Work in a dynamic team environment and contribute to the success of the Agency's overall mission. The Agency offers new college graduates, and applicants with very limited acquisitions experience, a comprehensive training and development program to qualify for Contracting Officer positions, which require greater responsibility. As a member of the Contract Specialist Program, you will receive a mix of on-the-job and classroom training that will give you the immediate opportunity to work on a variety of acquisitions activities and contract types. Under close supervision, you will work with a variety of skilled technical experts across the Agency as well as business counterparts in the private sector. Contract Specialists learn and use innovative acquisitions business practices as they gain contracting experience. Duties include: pre-award acquisition planning and documentation; soliciting, planning, negotiating, administration and closeout; acquiring products and services in an efficient, cost-effective manner; and providing administrative support on contracts while developing technical expertise.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree, preferably in business or business-related fields such as administration, management, finance, accounting, or pre-law (other fields of study will be considered on a case-by-case basis). The applicant's cumulative GPA should be around 3.0. The successful applicant will possess strong analytic and problem-solving skills, and must have exceptional customer service skills. The applicant should also possess excellent written and oral communication skills. General administrative duties are required, and attention to administrative detail is a must.

All applicants must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview and an extensive background investigation. US citizenship is required.

To be considered suitable for Agency employment, applicants must generally not have used illegal drugs within the last twelve months. The issue of illegal drug use prior to twelve months ago is carefully evaluated during the medical and security processing.

Important Notice: Friends, family, individuals, or organizations may be interested to learn that you are an applicant for or an employee of the CIA. Their interest, however, may not be benign or in your best interest. You cannot control whom they would tell. We therefore ask you to exercise discretion and good judgment in disclosing your interest in a position with the Agency. You will receive further guidance on this topic as you proceed through your CIA employment processing.

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An equal opportunity employer and a drug-free work force.