Telecommunications Services Officer

Central Intelligence Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowances

Job summary

Central Intelligence Agency is seeking Telecommunications Services Officers to serve as the on-site IT accountability point in CIA communications centers overseas, responsible for operating, maintaining, installing and managing complex LAN and WAN platforms with close IT support for a diverse customer base advancing national security objectives.

Responsibilities include handling voice communication systems, RF and satellite capabilities, and supporting emergency power and HVAC systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferably in a STEM discipline including Electronics and Communications Engineering Technology, Computer Network Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology.
• Equivalent relevant civilian or military work experience (minimum of four years) in IT services management/delivery in an enterprise environment.
• At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale.

Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site point of accountability for IT in CIA communications centers overseas.
• Operate, maintain, install and manage complex LAN and WAN platforms with close IT support to diverse customers.
• Support conventional and tactical voice systems, RF/satellite communications, and assist with power/HVAC systems as needed.

Skills

LAN/WAN management

IT close support

Voice and RF communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

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

Telecommunications Services Officers act as the on-site point of accountability for Information Technology in CIA communications centers overseas.

Key Responsibilities

As a Telecommunications Services Officer for CIA, you will act as the on-site point of accountability for Information Technology (IT) in CIA communications centers overseas. You will operate, maintain, install and manage complex LAN and WAN platforms and provide associated IT close support to a diverse and sophisticated customer base charged with advancing national security objectives overseas.

Telecommunications Services Officers are also responsible for conventional and tactical voice communication systems, RF communication capabilities (including satellite), and will play a supporting role in the operation and maintenance of emergency power generators and heating/air conditioning systems (HVAC). The capacity and commitment to serve globally is essential.

Telecommunications Services Officers typically spend 60-70% of their career abroad on foreign assignments approximately one to three years in duration and are regularly required to work in the Washington DC metropolitan area and abroad in temporary capacities as the mission dictates. Some assignments may be in difficult, harsh and challenging environments. CIA offers benefits and allowances for travel that positively impact overall compensation.

Requirements & Education

Bachelor's degree preferably in a STEM discipline to include: Electronics and Communications Engineering Technology Computer Network Systems Computer Science Information Technology Or, equivalent relevant civilian or military work experience (minimum of four years documented experience) in the management and/or delivery of IT services in an enterprise environment At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale

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 $75332 – $153086/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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