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Telecommunications Services Officer

Central Intelligence Agency · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations · Washington, District of Columbia

💵 $75,332–$153,086 per year⏳ Closes Jan 31, 2027
Federal agencyGS-09
At a glance

A job with Central Intelligence Agency in Washington, District of Columbia. It pays $75,332–$153,086 per year at grade GS-09. Applications close on Jan 31, 2027 — 92 days left.

Working pattern
On site
Who can apply
Competitive service, Excepted service, Open to the public
Clearance
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Main duties

  • As a Telecommunications Services Officer for CIA, you will act as the on-site point of accountability for Information Technology (IT) in CIA communications centers overseas.
  • You will operate, maintain, install and manage complex LAN and WAN platforms and provide associated IT close support to a diverse and sophisticated customer base charged with advancing national security objectives overseas.
  • Telecommunications Services Officers are also responsible for conventional and tactical voice communication systems, RF communication capabilities (including satellite), and will play a supporting role in the operation and maintenance of emergency power generators and heating/air conditioning systems (HVAC).
  • The capacity and commitment to serve globally is essential.
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About the role

Telecommunications Services Officers act as the on-site point of accountability for Information Technology in CIA communications centers overseas.

What you will do

  • As a Telecommunications Services Officer for CIA, you will act as the on-site point of accountability for Information Technology (IT) in CIA communications centers overseas.
  • You will operate, maintain, install and manage complex LAN and WAN platforms and provide associated IT close support to a diverse and sophisticated customer base charged with advancing national security objectives overseas.
  • Telecommunications Services Officers are also responsible for conventional and tactical voice communication systems, RF communication capabilities (including satellite), and will play a supporting role in the operation and maintenance of emergency power generators and heating/air conditioning systems (HVAC).
  • The capacity and commitment to serve globally is essential.
  • Telecommunications Services Officers typically spend 60-70% of their career abroad on foreign assignments approximately one to three years in duration and are regularly required to work in the Washington DC metropolitan area and abroad in temporary capacities as the mission dictates.
  • Some assignments may be in difficult, harsh and challenging environments.
  • CIA offers benefits and allowances for travel that positively impact overall compensation.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferably in a STEM discipline to include: Electronics and Communications Engineering Technology Computer Network Systems Computer Science Information Technology Or, equivalent relevant civilian or military work experience (minimum of four years documented experience) in the management and/or delivery of IT services in an enterprise environment At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale

How you will be evaluated

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Documents you must provide

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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.

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