Benefits

We have on-site walking paths and fitness facilities open to all employees. Our employees can take up to three hours per week of excused absence to focus on physical fitness.

Like most government agencies, CIA employees get coverage through the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program. You can choose from a variety of plans and select one that works best for you. Dental, vision, and long-term care plans are also available.

At CIA, annual leave is separate from sick leave, so when you take time off, you’re able to really enjoy your time away from work. Our culture strongly supports employees using the time off they’ve earned.

You will gain annual leave on a biweekly basis. Total years of federal service determine annual leave accrual rates. Besides annual leave, CIA employees also get at least 10 paid federal holidays per year.

You will receive up to 13 days of sick leave each year to use for illness, medical appointments and family care. These days never expire and roll over year-to-year.

Employees can also take part in the Medical Leave Bank (MLB) membership program. MLB provides you with leave for personal or family medical emergencies after you have used all of your leave. Employees can use MLB leave for medical treatment, surgery and recovery, childbirth and caring for a sick family member.

New federal employees, those with a break in service of at least 90 days and retired members of the uniformed services may receive an increase in annual leave accrual. You must have three years of qualified non-federal work experience within the past five years in a position with duties that directly relate to your job at CIA. All EALB decisions are made according to CIA policy after you start.

We sponsor a daycare facility that accepts children three months old through pre-kindergarten. You can also take part in the childcare subsidy program or enroll in a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.

We allow for flexibility in scheduling working hours for our employees. Options like flexible start and end times, compressed schedules, part-time schedules and more allow our employees to lead active lives outside of work.

You may receive overtime, holiday, night differential and premium pay.

The Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) automatically covers all new employees who have not worked in federal government before. The minimum retirement age under FERS depends on an employee’s date of birth, but ranges from age 55 to 57.

Student loan repayment assistance is also available for the first six years of service.

You will have basic orientation and may also receive on-the-job and formal classroom training as well. Sponsorships are available for university and professional training in relevant programs.