Language Officer

Census Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Directorate of Operations Language Officers use their foreign language skills, cultural experience, and expertise to support clandestine operations.

Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation.

Qualifications

• Personal integrity and strong ethics are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Action- and results-oriented mindset is required.
• Ability to work well in teams and independently in demanding environments.
• Flexibility and adaptability to mission requirements is necessary.
• Must meet CIA joining requirements, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Support clandestine operations using language skills, cultural knowledge, and expertise.

Skills

Personal integrity

Interpersonal communication

Action-oriented

Teamwork & independence

Flexibility & adaptability

Citizenship & background check

Job description

Directorate of Operations Language Officers use their foreign Language skills, cultural experience, and expertise to support clandestine operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

• Personal integrity
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Action- and results-oriented
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
• Flexibility, adaptability, and commitment to the mission of the CIA and the Directorate of Operations
• Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Desired Qualifications

• Strong command of the foreign language(s) and English in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Professional work experience as a translator and/or interpreter.
• Cultural and area knowledge of where the foreign language(s) is/are spoken.
• Strong critical/analytical thinking and research skills.