Summary
Support Integration Officers provide global operational support, including budget, logistics, and human resources to resolve tactical issues and create location-specific processes.
Responsibilities
As a Support Integration Officer (Deployed Support Officer) (SIO) for CIA, you will be responsible for providing multidisciplinary support to the U.S. intelligence mission worldwide. You will resolve tactical issues, apply, or create new processes and procedures to fit location-specific requirements, and provide direct and indirect operational support in the following disciplines: Finance and Budget Logistics Human Resources Security Facilities Project Management For SIOs, the capacity and commitment to serve globally is essential. You will typically spend your first year of employment in the Washington, DC metro area, followed by a directed two-year tour in the foreign field. During the first year, you will participate in developmental assignments and attend a full-time, 14-week support certification training program. Pending successful completion of the certification program, your first tour will be overseas, and it may be in a hardship location. Your assignment will be based on the needs of the mission and the skills and abilities you demonstrate during the training program. After your first overseas tour, you will be encouraged to engage in a balanced career of both foreign field and domestic assignments. SIOs succeed in their work by providing innovative solutions and building cooperative alliances between mission partners to address increasingly rapid changes in organization priorities, resources, or work processes. A 5-year Contract Term Agreement is required in this position.
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. Experience in the following functional disciplines: Business Administration International Studies Accounting Marketing Retail Customer Service Contract Management Resource Management Communications Performance Measurement Process Improvement Intelligence Operations A valid driver's license Successful SIOs must demonstrate: Adaptability/versatility Planning and organizational skills Initiative Customer service skills Knowledge of administrative disciplines Verbal and written communications skills Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities Interpersonal effectiveness and leadership skills Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation Desired Qualifications Graduate degree At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred, but exceptions are made for extenuating circumstances
Education
Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related studies: Business Administration Public Administration Communications