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Life at CIA: A Look at Our Culture
The CIA is its own community, in part because of the work we
do and the nature of our mission. Step onto the campus at the George Bush
Center for Intelligence
and you can feel the energy and intensity of our work, see the collaboration
and coordination, and meet the talented people whose passion is focused on our
mission to gather and supply intelligence.
We promote an environment where employees are valued for
their individual contributions toward our mission. Careers take shape through
our employees’ personal goals, interests, and strengths. Many of our employees
see the CIA as a place where new opportunities are always available for
challenging, rewarding work.
This community is also a family, employing people from nearly
all fields of study and from almost any background imaginable. These employees
are united in their work and their service to the country.
Core values propel our people forward in their work. These
same values have been embraced since CIA’s founding in 1947. Yet they continue
to serve us well and define who we are and how we work for the nation:
Integrity
We are each responsible for
maintaining the highest ethical standards in our work and life. We believe in
honoring our promises and treating everyone with respect.
Teamwork
We recognize our strength lies in
our people. We are each gifted, but together, the sum is greater than the
whole.
Total Participation
We depend on the commitment and
effort of every individual on our team. We expect everyone will do their best
work every day.
Innovation
Empowered by
the need to get the job done, we value innovation, even risk taking.
Adaptation
Our mission hasn't changed, yet
the world we live in continues to change. Success depends on the adjustments we
make to meet our current needs.
Accountability
We must take responsibility for
our actions and decisions. This is part of integrity as a group and as
individuals.
Continuous Improvement
Our mission demands that we always strive for more in everything that we do.
If you’re interested in learning more about the life at the
CIA or the opportunities currently available, visit CIA Careers.
Posted: Aug 07, 2008 12:59 PM
Last Updated: Aug 07, 2008 02:12 PM
Last Reviewed: Aug 07, 2008 12:59 PM