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Human Resources Officer

Central Intelligence Agency

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Human Resources Officer with Central Intelligence Agency in McLean, VA, paying $74,595–$105,829 a year ($35.86–$50.88 an hour). Posted Oct 4, 2026.

Pay
$74,595–$105,829 a year ($35.86–$50.88 an hour)
Location
McLean, VA
Employment type
Full-time
Employer
Central Intelligence Agency (federal government)
Posted
Oct 4, 2026

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Job Description

Human Resources (HR) Officers provide substantive advice across HR functional areas to include workforce planning, talent acquisition, and staffing.

As a Human Resources (HR) Officer, you will provide substantive advice across a full range of HR functional areas, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, staffing and selection, employee development, compensation, benefits, policy, performance management, rewards and recognition, and retention. You will partner with senior managers to develop, implement, and influence HR policies, plans, and strategies that align with CIA and Intelligence Community talent initiatives. Human Resources professionals are trusted, strategic partners and are a vital part of CIA.
The majority of your career will be based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area with the first 4-6 years focused on providing you with basic Agency and government-unique knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform in a range of positions. Some of the entry-level offices where you may serve include Mission Centers, directorate HR offices, and corporate offices such as Compensation and Retirement. You will be provided with progressively more on-the-job experiences and related training and development programs, enabling you to achieve your career goals while supporting mission needs.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields:
- Human Resources or Human Capital Management
- Business Administration or Business Management
- Organizational Development
- Public Administration
- Psychology
- Sociology
- GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale
- Experience building interpersonal relationships
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Experience in problem solving, prioritization, time management, workflow management
- Experience in working with limited guidance and close interaction with colleagues
- Experience using information technology tools, e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Knowledge of basic project management
- Ability to evaluate and apply HR business rules to ensure data integrity and accuracy
- Ability to evaluate and recommend appropriate HR interventions
- Ability to learn HR Information Systems and other related HR databases or software
- Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Desired Qualifications:
None

Directorate: Directorate of Support. Categories: Enterprise & Support

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: - Human Resources or Human Capital Management - Business Administration or Business Management - Organizational Development - Public Administration - Psychology - Sociology - GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale - Experience building interpersonal relationships - Effective verbal and written communication - Experience in problem solving, prioritization, time management, workflow management - Experience in working with limited guidance and close interaction with colleagues - Experience using information technology tools, e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, and Word - Knowledge of basic project management - Ability to evaluate and apply HR business rules to ensure data integrity and accuracy - Ability to evaluate and recommend appropriate HR interventions - Ability to learn HR Information Systems and other related HR databases or software - Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

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