Contracting Officer

About the role

Contracting Officers streamline the acquisition process, maximize resources, and negotiate and manage complex contracts such as fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts.

What you will do

• As a Contracting Officer for CIA, you will be part of a highly motivated team that provides critical support to U.S. national security.
• Working alongside Agency and other Intelligence Community colleagues, you will apply your business skills to diverse programs for technical collection systems, construction projects, information technology initiatives, and more.
• At CIA, only the Contracting Officer is legally authorized to financially obligate the U.S. Government to acquire its products and services.
• Working in a team environment, you will learn and utilize innovative business practices to streamline the acquisition process and maximize resources.
• You will also negotiate and manage a wide variety of unique and complex contract types, such as fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts, to obtain the best value on behalf of the U.S. Government.
• Contracting Officers are hired at various experience levels, from entry to full performance positions.
• You will be provided with progressively more on-the-job experiences and related training and development programs, enabling you to achieve your career goals while supporting mission needs.

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following Accounting Business Administration Communications Economics English Finance Management Pre-Law Supply Chain Management At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale

How you will be evaluated

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Documents you must provide

• For further information, please visit: Contracting Officer.

What to expect next

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.