Central Intelligence Agency

Technical Operations Officers are scientists, engineers, and artisans who form dynamic teams that provide technical support in a range of areas, including digital and satellite communications; video and image enhancement; and coding and decoding devices and Prototype design and fabrication.. Technical Operations Officers provide high-quality, timely, and professional services and technical support in a wide range of areas: analog, digital, and satellite communications; video and image enhancement; coding and decoding devices; and various aspects of computer technology.. Analog design and circuits. Digital signal processing design and programming. Fiber optics and cable communications

technical operations officer

Summary Technical Operations Officers are scientists, engineers, and artisans who form dynamic teams that provide technical support in a range of areas, including digital and satellite communications; video and image enhancement; and coding and decoding devices and Prototype design and fabrication. This job is open to Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees - Excepted service Current excepted service federal employees.
The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Videos Duties As a Technical Operations Officer for CIA, you will apply creative solutions to complex and often difficult technical and operational problems. Technical Operations Officers provide high-quality, timely, and professional services and technical support in a wide range of areas: analog, digital, and satellite communications; video and image enhancement; coding and decoding devices; and various aspects of computer technology. Using specialized equipment, you will train others in equipment use, satisfy field operations requirements, prepare reports, familiarize non-technical people with technical capabilities, and conduct hands-on work while traveling worldwide. As a member of a multi-discipline team, you will utilize your creative problem-solving skills to find unconventional technical solutions to challenging on-going operational requirements in non-traditional environments. You may also find yourself in a work element where you are required to draw upon your skills in design and fabrication on a daily basis. Opportunities may exist for foreign travel, technical and management training, and assignments in other offices within the CIA. Requirements 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.
For further requirements information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/requirements/ Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
Additive manufacturing/Rapid prototyping
Analog design and circuits
Battery and power technology
CAD/CADD drafting and design technology
Digital signal processing design and programming
Electromagnetic fields, antennas, and propagation
Fabrication skills in a prototype environment project/program management
Fiber optics and cable communications
Graphic design and visual communication
Industrial design and fabrication
Network security and engineering
Programming (C, C++, Internet, Windows 3.X/95/NT applications development, interrupt processing/service routines, device drivers, RS-232 communication applications)
Project/program management
Signal processing and analysis
System architecting
Systems engineering
Prototype design and fabrication
Audio design and circuits
Voice/data communications (satellite, RF, wireless, and telecommunications networks) Self-starter attitude with initiative
Creativity
Strong interpersonal and communications skills
Ability to work independently and in a group
Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation Desired Qualifications Advanced degree Education Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related studies:
Biology
Chemistry
Computer science
Engineering disciplines (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear, etc.)
Material science
Mathematics/Statistics
Physics At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. For more information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/technical-operations-officer/. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. For further information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/technical-operations-officer/ If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: 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. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/technical-operations-officer/, where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs. Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to MyLINK , which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself. Agency contact information Central Intelligence Agency Website https://cia.gov/careers Next steps After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs. See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information.
Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Reasonable accommodation policy
Financial suitability
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
Signature and false statements
Privacy Act
Social security number request Required Documents For further information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/technical-operations-officer/ If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: 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. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/technical-operations-officer/, where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs. Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to MyLINK , which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself. Agency contact information Central Intelligence Agency Website https://cia.gov/careers Next steps After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs. See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information. Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Reasonable accommodation policy
Financial suitability
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
Signature and false statements
Privacy Act
Social security number request #J-18808-Ljbffr

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