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Telecommunications Services Officers act as the on-site point of accountability for Information Technology in CIA communications centers overseas.
Learn more about this agency12/23/2021 to 12/22/2022
$64,137 - $132,362 per year
GS 9 - 12
No
Occasional travel - 50% or Greater - The capacity and commitment to serve globally is essential. Telecommunications Services Officers typically spend 60-70% of their career abroad on foreign assignments approximately 1-3 years in duration and are regularly required to work domestically and abroad in temporary capacities as the mission dictates. Some assignments may be in difficult, harsh and challenging environments. The CIA offers benefits and allowances for travel that positively impact overall compensation.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
12 - GS 9/3 to GS 12/10
No
Yes
DEST-11269374-22-CB
628606400
U.S. citizens (dual-national U.S. citizens are eligible). This job requires a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
As a Telecommunications Services Officer for CIA, you will act as the on-site point of accountability for Information Technology (IT) in CIA communications centers overseas. You will operate, maintain, install and manage complex LAN and WAN platforms and provide associated IT close support to a diverse and sophisticated customer base charged with advancing national security objectives overseas. Telecommunications Services Officers are also responsible for conventional and tactical voice communication systems, RF communication capabilities (including satellite), and will play a supporting role in the operation and maintenance of emergency power generators and heating/air conditioning systems (HVAC).
The capacity and commitment to serve globally is essential. Telecommunications Services Officers typically spend 60-70% of their career abroad on foreign assignments approximately one to three years in duration and are regularly required to work domestically and abroad in temporary capacities as the mission dictates. Some assignments may be in difficult, harsh and challenging environments. CIA offers benefits and allowances for travel that positively impact overall compensation.
For more information on CIA careers and correct salary rates, visit https://www.cia.gov/careers
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For further information and to apply, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/telecommunications-services-officer/
The following items must be attached to your on-line application (PDF format preferred):
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/628606400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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