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Summary
Technical Project Managers lead projects/programs that deliver capabilities to accomplish the U.S. intelligence mission by driving technology initiatives and turning needs into operating capabilities.
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.
VideosDutiesAs a Technical Project Manager, you will lead projects and programs that deliver key capabilities to accomplish the U.S. intelligence mission. Your teams will solve complex problems through your leadership in applying your project management, critical thinking, and people skills. Your Technical Project Management career will challenge you to apply your skills across the vast, global variety of technical and mission domains in CIA.
CIA Technical Project Managers drive critical technology initiatives in the Directorate of Digital Innovation (DDI) and turn user needs into operating capabilities. Your responsibilities involve integration of programmatic, technical, systems engineering, business, budget, schedule, and personnel elements of a project, including:
- Defining requirements, concepts of operation, architectures, and team structures
- Tailoring and applying program management and systems engineering processes
- Leading, negotiating, and defending technical and programmatic solutions
- Developing, managing, and defending cost, scope, performance, and schedule through delivery of initiatives, products, or systems
- Leveraging different methods to communicate status to stakeholders
- Conducting acquisition planning and source selection
Opportunities may exist for domestic and foreign travel, technical and management training, and assignments in other offices in 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.
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QualificationsMinimum Qualifications- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to work independently and in a group
- Self-starter attitude with initiative
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities
- Resource and risk management experience
- Ability to plan and oversee implementation of short and long term tasks
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Technical domain understanding
- Experience as a technical project manager
- Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
Desired Qualifications- Project management related certifications
Education- Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related studies:
- Project Management
- Liberal Arts in Business, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Development & Planning
- Information Systems
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
- Benefits
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How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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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
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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.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required DocumentsFor further information, please visit:
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 ApplyThis post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit
, 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 informationCentral Intelligence AgencyWebsiteNext stepsAfter 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 & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request