As a Human Resources (HR) Officer with the CIA, you will provide substantive advice across a full range of HR functional areas to include workforce planning, talent acquisition, staffing and selection, employee development, compensation, benefits, policy, performance management, rewards and recognition, and retention. You will partner with senior managers to develop, implement, and influence HR policies, plans and strategies that align with CIA and Intelligence Community talent initiatives. Human Resources professionals are trusted, strategic partners and are a vital part of the CIA.

The majority of your career will be based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, with the first 4-6 years focused on providing you with basic Agency and government-unique knowledge, skills and abilities in order to perform in a range of positions. Some examples of entry-level offices that you may serve in are: Mission Centers, HR Transformation, Directorate HR offices, etc. You will have the opportunity to compete for global positions after successfully completing the HR Onboarding Program.

The CIA is committed to you and your development, and provides a variety of progressively more responsible career paths and training opportunities, enabling you to achieve your career goals while supporting mission needs.

Offices of the CIA - Directorate of Support

The Directorate of Support (DS) provides everything the CIA needs to accomplish its critical mission of defending our nation. The DS provides business operations support to Agency components including all aspects of security, logistics, facilities, finance, education, medical services and human resources. Learn more about the Directorate of Support.

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Life at CIA

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, the CIA offers exciting career opportunities and a dynamic environment. We're on the forefront of world-altering events – as they happen. So working here isn't just a job, it's a mindset and a lifestyle.