Technical Operations Officer
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Employer: Central Intelligence Agency
Industry: Intelligence
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Summary
Technical Operations Officers are scientists, engineers, and artisans who form dynamic teams that provide technical support in a range of areas, including digital and satellite communications; video and image enhancement; and coding and decoding devices and Prototype design and fabrication.
This job is open to
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Duties
As a Technical Operations Officer for CIA, you will apply creative solutions to complex and often difficult technical and operational problems. Technical Operations Officers provide high-quality, timely, and professional services and technical support in a wide range of areas: analog, digital, and satellite communications; video and image enhancement; coding and decoding devices; and various aspects of computer technology.
Using specialized equipment, you will train others in equipment use, satisfy field operations requirements, prepare reports, familiarize non-technical people with technical capabilities, and conduct hands-on work while traveling worldwide. As a member of a multi-discipline team, you will utilize your creative problem-solving skills to find unconventional technical solutions to challenging on-going operational requirements in non-traditional environments. You may also find yourself in a work element where you are required to draw upon your skills in design and fabrication on a daily basis.
Opportunities may exist for foreign travel, technical and management training, and assignments in other offices within the CIA.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Education
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For more information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/technical-operations-officer/.
Required Documents
For further information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/technical-operations-officer/.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/technical-operations-officer/, where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs. Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to MyLINK, which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself.
Agency contact information
Central Intelligence Agency
Website
https://cia.gov/careers
Next steps
After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs. See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Technical Operations Officers are scientists, engineers, and artisans who form dynamic teams that provide technical support in a range of areas, including digital and satellite communications; video and image enhancement; and coding and decoding devices and Prototype design and fabrication.
This job is open to
- Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees. - Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees. - The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Duties
As a Technical Operations Officer for CIA, you will apply creative solutions to complex and often difficult technical and operational problems. Technical Operations Officers provide high-quality, timely, and professional services and technical support in a wide range of areas: analog, digital, and satellite communications; video and image enhancement; coding and decoding devices; and various aspects of computer technology.
Using specialized equipment, you will train others in equipment use, satisfy field operations requirements, prepare reports, familiarize non-technical people with technical capabilities, and conduct hands-on work while traveling worldwide. As a member of a multi-discipline team, you will utilize your creative problem-solving skills to find unconventional technical solutions to challenging on-going operational requirements in non-traditional environments. You may also find yourself in a work element where you are required to draw upon your skills in design and fabrication on a daily basis.
Opportunities may exist for foreign travel, technical and management training, and assignments in other offices within the CIA.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
- You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
- You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
- You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
- You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
- For further requirements information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/requirements/
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Additive manufacturing/Rapid prototyping
- Analog design and circuits
- Battery and power technology
- CAD/CADD drafting and design technology
- Digital signal processing design and programming
- Electromagnetic fields, antennas, and propagation
- Fabrication skills in a prototype environment project/program management
- Graphic design and visual communication
- Industrial design and fabrication
- Network security and engineering
- Programming (C, C++, Internet, Windows 3.X/95/NT applications development, interrupt processing/service routines, device drivers, RS-232 communication applications)
- Project/program management
- Signal processing and analysis
- System architecting
- Systems engineering
- Prototype design and fabrication
- Audio design and circuits
- Voice/data communications (satellite, RF, wireless, and telecommunications networks)
- Self-starter attitude with initiative
- Creativity
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability to work independently and in a group
- Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree
Education
- Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related studies:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer science
- Engineering disciplines (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear, etc.)
- Material science
- Mathematics/Statistics
- Physics
- At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
- Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For more information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/technical-operations-officer/.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. - Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
For further information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/technical-operations-officer/.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. - How to Apply
This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/technical-operations-officer/, where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs. Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to MyLINK, which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself.
Agency contact information
Central Intelligence Agency
Website
https://cia.gov/careers
Next steps
After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs. See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information. - Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
Required Documents
For further information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/technical-operations-officer/.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/technical-operations-officer/, where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs. Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to MyLINK, which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself.
Agency contact information
Central Intelligence Agency
Website
https://cia.gov/careers
Next steps
After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs. See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
Created: 2024-09-15
Reference: 757570200
Country: United States
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington DC
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