4 September 1999
Source: Hardcopy The Economist, September 4th-10th, 1999, p. 13
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CIA
Directorate of Operations
Clandestine Service
THE ULTIMATE INTERNATIONAL CAREER
For the extraordinary individual who wants more than just a job, this is a unique career -- a way of life that will challenge the deepest resources of your intelligence, self-reliance, and responsibility. It demands an adventurous spirit, a forceful personality, superior intellectual ability, toughness of mind and a high degree of personal integrity, courage, and love of country. You will need to deal with fast-moving, ambiguous, and unstructured situations that will test your resourcefulness to the utmost.
This is the Clandestine Service of the CIA. We are the cutting edge of American intelligence, an elite corps providing the vital information needed by our policymakers to address the national security interests of the American people. We face new challenges every day, in a world filled with increasingly complex issues. Ours is a mission like no other.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
We are currently hiring officers for the Clandestine Service Trainee Program to serve internationally in two career tracks. Operations Officers spearhead our intelligence collection efforts and are actively involved in seeking new sources of information. Collection Management Officers coordinate our intelligence collection efforts and disseminate the product to U.S. government consumers.
The Clandestine Service has a second program, the Professional Trainee Program, for recent college graduates. Upon successful completion of this program, a Professional Trainee will be considered for the Clandestine Service Trainee Proqram.
The Clandestine Service Trainee Program is only one of several opportunities with the CIA. Maximum age for entry into the Clandestine Service Trainee Program is 35. U.S. citizenship is required. Both positions also require a minimum of a bachelors degree with an excellent academic record. Outstanding interpersonal skills, the ability to write clearly and accurately, and a strong interest in foreign affairs are also necessities. A graduate degree -- with specific study in physical chemical, or biological sciences, international business or law, telecommunications, or computer technology -- international residency, foreign language skills and military expenence are given strong emphasis in selecting competitive candidates. All selected applicants must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological evaluation, a polygraph examination, and an extensive background investigation.
The CIA is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free work force. We represent America and we want to be representative of America.
To apply for the Directorate of Operations, forward your resume and a cover letter, including your college GPA, to: CST Division, PO Box 12002, Dept. RAECO0999, Arlington VA 22209; or FAX to CST Division: (703) 613-7871.
Competitive candidates for the Directorate of Operations will be contacted within 45 days.
If interested in U.S.-based positions in the fields of Computer Science and Engineering with the CIA, send your resume via FAX to (703) 613-7884, ATTN: DS&T.
Please visit our Web site at www.cia.gov