Language Officer

Central Intelligence Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Intelligence Agency in Washington, DC seeks Directorate of Operations Language Officers with native or near-native fluency in one or more languages. You will translate, interpret, and provide Language-related support to clandestine operations using cultural insight and expertise.

Assignments are primarily in the Washington, DC area with limited overseas postings and extensive training to maintain and advance language skills for multiple career tracks within DO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Native or near-native fluency in one or more listed languages.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality translations, interpretations, and Language-related support for clandestine operations.
• Utilize advanced language skills to assist DO clandestine operations.
• Support a range of intelligence activities through accurate linguistic work.

Skills

Language proficiency

Cultural experience

Translation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Hiring Path: Fed Competitive
• Number of Openings: Many
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

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

Key Responsibilities

As a Directorate of Operations Language Officer at CIA, you will perform a critical and dynamic function within the Directorate of Operations by using your advanced foreign Language skills combined with cultural experience and expertise to produce high-quality, accurate, and timely translations, interpretations, and other Language-related support to Directorate of Operations clandestine operations.

Language Officers are key to the success of many foreign intelligence, counterintelligence, cyber, and covert action operations and have native or near-native level fluency in one or more of the following Languages: Japanese Persian/Farsi Khmer Arabic Chinese Mandarin Russian Spanish Language Officers generally are assigned to the Washington, DC area, but have opportunities for overseas travel.

Opportunities to serve multi-year postings overseas are very limited and these positions are highly competitive. You will receive specialized training to acquire an understanding of clandestine operations tradecraft and to maintain and/or advance your foreign Language skills. Classroom training, practical exercises, and on-the-job experience are all part of the training process.

Foreign language ability is highly applicable in all DO career tracks - Case Officer, Collection Management Officer, Staff Operations Officer, Targeting Officer - and prospective Language Officer candidates interested in DO employment would be best served by submitting interest in multiple career tracks. If the candidate is not considered for the Language Officer role, they may still be considered for this alternate career track of interest to them.

Requirements & Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (applicants within one year of earning a four-year degree will be considered); there is no preferred major or program of study (degrees from foreign academic institutions are accepted, but you are responsible for obtaining and providing CIA with a credential evaluation from an accredited firm confirming that the foreign degree is the equivalent of a BA/BS and/or MA/MS degree conferred by a U.S.

college or university) At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Central Intelligence Agency, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $79567 – $131826/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-01-31.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.

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