Targeting Officer

Central Intelligence Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Intelligence Agency in Washington, DC is seeking Targeting Officers who identify the people, relationships, and organizations with access to information needed to address critical U.S. foreign intelligence requirements and disrupt threats.

DO operations include planning and implementing foreign intelligence collection, counterintelligence, and covert action. Roles offer domestic posting with overseas opportunities and a CST/PT program path depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 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 institutions are accepted with credential evaluation confirming equivalence to a BA/BS or MA/MS from a U.S. institution.

Responsibilities

• Identify the people, relationships, and organizations having access to information needed to address critical U.S. foreign intelligence requirements and to disrupt threats.
• Support DO operations in foreign intelligence collection, counterintelligence, and covert action planning using trained skills and tools.
• Operate within Washington, DC with potential overseas postings and a program path (CST or PT) based on professional experience.

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

Targeting Officers identify the people, relationships, and organizations with access to information needed to find opportunities to disrupt threats to U.S. interests.

Key Responsibilities

As a Targeting Officer at CIA, you will identify the people, relationships, and organizations having access to the information needed to address the most critical U.S. foreign intelligence requirements and find opportunities to disrupt terrorist attacks, illegal arms trade, drug networks, cyber threats, and counterintelligence threats.

Targeting Officers are integral to the planning and implementation of Directorate of Operations (DO) foreign intelligence collection, counterintelligence, and covert action operations. You will combine specialized training, utilize advanced analytic skills and tools, and in-depth knowledge and experience in DO operational tradecraft to identify new opportunities for DO activities and enhance ongoing operations.

Many Targeting Officers spend much of their career serving in the Washington, DC area with opportunities for overseas travel. Opportunities for Targeting Officers to serve multi-year postings overseas exist, but these positions are competitive. All DO officers are hired at an entry level and train as they are expected to work - as one team. DO officers are hired into one of two programs: the Clandestine Service Trainee (CST) program or the Professional Trainee (PT) program.

A CST has three or more years of professional experience, while a PT has less than three years of professional experience. DO officers begin their careers learning the foundations of operations via classroom training, practical exercises, and on-the-job experience gained through a series of interim assignments. Based on the program into which each applicant is hired, the number of interim assignments will vary.

As part of the program, some DO officers will be expected to: Operate a motor vehicle without second-party assistance in daytime and nighttime conditions; Traverse uneven terrain, to include climbing and descending staircases, over fixed minimum distances and in varying weather conditions; Work non-traditional or erratic schedules; Make reasoned decisions under time constraints. This position requires a 5-year Contract Term Agreement.

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 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 $72254 – $109975/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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