Intelligence and Operations
Delve into the world of intelligence gathering and covert operations. Meet the women and men who have spent their careers in and out of the shadows to keep our Nation safe.
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Our Agency’s hiring needs are as dynamic as the ever-changing intelligence landscape.
Collection Management Officers drive the collection of foreign intelligence and manage the dialogue between U.S. intelligence consumers and the Directorate of Operations.
- Full time
- Starting salary: $70,685 - $107,590*
- *Higher starting salary possible depending on experience level
- Bachelor’s degree; no preferred major or program of study
- Foreign language bonus eligible
Directorate of Operations Language Officers use their foreign language skills, cultural experience, and expertise to support clandestine operations.
- Full time
- Starting salary: $77,840 - $128,956*
- *Higher starting salary possible depending on experience level
- Bachelor’s degree; no preferred major or program of study
- Foreign language bonus eligible
Case Officers clandestinely spot, assess, develop, recruit, and handle non-U.S. citizens with access to foreign intelligence vital to U.S. foreign policy and national security decision-makers.
- Full Time
- Starting salary: $70,685 - $107,590*
- *Higher starting salary possible depending on experience level
- Bachelor's degree
- Foreign language bonus eligible
- Foreign travel is required
Paramilitary Operations Officers lead and manage Covert Action programs and collect foreign intelligence vital to national security policymakers.
- Full time
- Starting salary: $77,840 - $128,956*
- *Higher starting salary possible depending on experience level
- Bachelor's degree
- Foreign language bonus eligible
About Intelligence and Operations
In this section, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at real-life spy capers, as well as learn how intelligence has helped shape some of history’s biggest moments.
As you delve into the world of intelligence gathering and covert operations, keep an eye out for our more unique tales. You might uncover secrets about Area 51, meet the real-life inspiration behind James Bond, and learn the true story of the main character in the Hollywood blockbuster, “Bridge of Spies.”
These unusual stories, and many others, are waiting for you to explore.