Language Officer
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Washington, District of Columbia, 20319, USA
Listed on 2026-02-17
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US Government Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-17
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Government
Government Agency, Government Affairs, Bilingual, Government Administration
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Central Intelligence Agency
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Directorate of Operations Language Officers use their foreign Language skills, cultural experience, and expertise to support clandestine operations.
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Directorate of Operations Language Officers use their foreign Language skills, cultural experience, and expertise to support clandestine operations.
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Open & closing dates
10/01/2025 to 09/30/2026
Salary $79,567 to - $131,826 per year Pay scale & grade GS 10 - 12
Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required 50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted
Promotion potential
15
Job family (Series)
* 1040 Language Specialist
Supervisory status No Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
* National security
Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number
-7035/CSHD Control number
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As a Directorate of Operations Language Officer at CIA, you will perform a critical and dynamic function within the Directorate of Operations by using your advanced foreign Language skills combined with cultural experience and expertise to produce high-quality, accurate, and timely translations, interpretations, and other Language-related support to Directorate of Operations clandestine operations. Language Officers are key to the success of many foreign intelligence, counterintelligence, cyber, and covert action operations and have native or near-native level fluency in one or more of the following
Languages:
* Japanese
* Persian/Farsi
* Khmer
* Arabic
* Chinese Mandarin
* Russian
* Spanish
Language Officers generally are assigned to the Washington, DC area, but have opportunities for overseas travel. Opportunities to serve multi-year postings overseas are very limited and these positions are highly competitive.
You will receive specialized training to acquire an understanding of clandestine operations tradecraft and to maintain and/or advance your foreign Language skills. Classroom training, practical exercises, and on-the-job experience are all part of the training process.
Foreign language ability is highly applicable in all DO career tracks - Case Officer, Collection Management Officer, Staff Operations Officer, Targeting Officer - and prospective Language Officer candidates interested in DO employment would be best served by submitting interest in multiple career tracks. If the candidate is not considered for the Language Officer role, they may still be considered for this alternate career track of interest to them.
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Conditions of employment
* You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
* You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
* You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
* You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
* You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
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Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
* Personal integrity
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
* Action- and results-oriented
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
* Flexibility, adaptability, and commitment to the mission of the CIA and the Directorate of Operations
* Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
Desired Qualifications
* Strong command of the foreign language(s) and English in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
* Professional work experience as a translator and/or interpreter.
* Cultural and area knowledge of where the foreign…
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