Paramilitary Operations Officer

Talent Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Center is seeking a Paramilitary Operations Officer to lead and manage Covert Action programs and collect critical foreign intelligence for national security policymakers. Candidates should have active-duty service in a relevant military field, completed paramilitary training, and a proven track record of operating in austere and hazardous environments.

Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, integrity, and the ability to work both in teams and independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Active-duty service in US Armed Forces in Special Operations/Combat Arms or Aviation roles.
• Completion of specialized paramilitary training with high physical readiness.
• Willingness to serve in hazardous overseas environments.
• Personal integrity and ability to operate with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Commitment to CIA mission and passing a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Covert Action programs and collect foreign intelligence vital to national security policymakers.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Teamwork and independence

Integrity

Physical readiness

Willingness to deploy overseas

Adaptability

Background investigation readiness

Job description

Paramilitary Operations Officers lead and manage Covert Action programs and collect foreign intelligence vital to national security policymakers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Served on active duty with the US Armed Forces in either of the following Military Occupations/Career Fields:
  • Special Operations or Combat Arms
  • Aviation or Aviation related specialties

• Successful completion of specialized paramilitary training and demonstrates a high level of physical readiness
• Willingness to serve in hazardous and austere environments overseas
• Personal integrity and the ability to operate with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as work 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

Competitive Paramilitary Operations Officer applicants have:

• Minimum of 8 years of active-duty experience
• Served in multiple leadership positions generating a proven record of responsibility and critical decision-making in stressful situations
• Experience serving in combat and conducting combat operations; multiple tours, particularly in leadership positions, are highly desired
• Currently on active duty or within three years following departure from active duty
• Applicants on Reserve or National Guard status, more than three years from active duty, are more competitive if they have completed overseas deployments in that timeframe

Qualifications also considered:

• Non-combat overseas deployments with real world impact
• Foreign language, foreign travel, and area knowledge
• Experience in advanced combat skills
• Experience conducting military/combat diving and underwater operations