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Why choose CIA?
CIA is defined by our mission, values and people. The work here is more than just a job—it’s a calling and a career. Our teams serve at the forefront of an ever-changing global landscape with one common goal: to keep our country safe. When you are part of the nation’s premier intelligence agency, your opportunities for growth are endless. Our legacy is your legacy.
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Operations careers
Use your creativity, critical thinking, perseverance and adaptability to collect foreign intelligence crucial for U.S policymakers.
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Leverage your technical expertise and creative problem-solving skills to help the agency fulfill our foreign intelligence mission.
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We’re looking for collaborative, curious thinkers with a variety of backgrounds and skills to deliver timely, relevant and insightful analysis to support and inform U.S. national security decisions.
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We need a wide range of skills to enable our global mission, oversee key agency functions and ensure cooperation across CIA, the Intelligence Community and other key U.S. government partners.
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Our benefits support every aspect of a working professional’s life, including health and wellness, time off, family, finances, and continuing education.
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What does CIA do?
CIA provides objective intelligence on foreign countries and global issues to the president, the National Security Council and other policymakers to help them make national security decisions.
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Veterans’ benefits
If you are employed by CIA, your veteran status may influence what benefits you receive.
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