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Multimedia Specialist - Full Performance - CIA University

Work Schedule: Full Time
Salary: $48,682 – $95,026*
Location: Washington, DC metropolitan area


Are you an artistically and technically skilled multimedia designer and developer with experience in project management and an interest in designing and developing highly interactive and engaging multimedia training programs? Consider joining CIA University's (CIAU) multimedia staff. We design, develop, and deliver mission-critical training programs to our officers worldwide. We offer the resources, creative atmosphere, professional development opportunities, and the flexible schedules you are looking for. Our staff includes multimedia specialists, curriculum designers, and a full video production team to help you build an effective program. If you are talented, creative and want to make a difference, join us as we develop creative learning solutions for the Agency.

Multimedia specialists serve as multimedia designers, developers, and project managers, for a myriad of complex projects on critical topics such as terrorism, proliferation, and scientific tools. They collaborate with CIAU's instructional design staff to translate client needs into interactive multimedia training programs and lead cross-functional project teams using project management skills to deliver projects on time, and within budget. Multimedia specialists identify resources needed to accomplish mission goals and manage contractor project teams when necessary. Additionally, they represent the learning technology capabilities in client briefings and seek out opportunities to build strong client relationships.

* Starting salaries will be determined by a combination of skill-set and years of experience.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelors degree in multimedia design, art, graphical design, or related field and 3-5 years in multimedia development or related field. GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is also required. Additionally, candidates should have demonstrated expertise in the following areas:

  • Programming (authoring/writing code) expertise using multimedia software applications such as Adobe Flash, Director, or Authorware.
  • Web development expertise using software applications such as Macromedia Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, or XML.
  • Graphical design expertise using software applications such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator.
  • Graphical user interface (GUI) design expertise.
  • Ability to manage multiple, complex projects projects.
  • Ability to prioritize competing demands and work requirements.
  • Ability to work independently and interdependently.
  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
  • Initiative - recognize, suggest and take action on new opportunities and projects on your own initiative.

 

Experience or training in animation, instructional design, adult education, video production (editing, composition, producer, animation, director) or related fields is desired.

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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Multiple submissions are unnecessary and will slow the processing of your resume. Of course, if you made an error in your submission or need to update your resume, you may submit another resume. The second resume will overwrite the first.

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Posted: Apr 21, 2007 07:09 PM
Last Updated: Jan 29, 2009 12:40 PM
Last Reviewed: Jan 29, 2009 12:40 PM