Paramilitary Operations Officer

Minimum Qualifications Served on active duty with the US Armed Forces in either of the following Military Occupations/Career Fields: Special Operations or Combat Arms Aviation or Aviation related specialties Successful completion of specialized paramilitary training and demonstrates a high level of physical readiness Willingness to serve in hazardous and austere environments overseas Personal integrity and the ability to operate with minimal supervision Strong interpersonal and communications skills (verbal and written) Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as work independently Flexibility, adaptability, and commitment to the mission of the CIA and the Directorate of Operations Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation Desired Qualifications Competitive Paramilitary Operations Officer applicants have: Minimum of 8 years of active duty experience Served in multiple leadership positions generating a proven record of responsibility and critical decision-making in stressful situations Experience serving in combat and conducting combat operations; multiple tours, particularly in leadership positions, are highly desired Currently on active duty or within three years following departure from active duty Applicants on Reserve or National Guard status, more than three years from active duty, are more competitive if they have completed overseas deployments in that timeframe Qualifications also considered: Non-combat overseas deployments with real world impact Foreign language, foreign travel, and area knowledge Experience in advanced combat skills Experience conducting military/combat diving and underwater operations Experience conducting military parachute and airborne delivery operations
Paramilitary Operations Officers lead and manage Covert Action programs and collect foreign intelligence vital to national security policymakers.