Contracting Officer
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations – Central Intelligence Agency
Summary
Contracting Officers streamline the acquisition process, maximize resources, and negotiate and manage complex contracts such as fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts.
Duties
- As a Contracting Officer for CIA, you will be part of a highly motivated team that provides critical support to U.S. national security.
- Working alongside Agency and other Intelligence Community colleagues, you will apply your business skills to diverse programs for technical collection systems, construction projects, information technology initiatives, and more.
- At CIA, only the Contracting Officer is legally authorized to financially obligate the U.S. Government to acquire its products and services.
- Working in a team environment, you will learn and utilize innovative business practices to streamline the acquisition process and maximize resources.
- You will also negotiate and manage a wide variety of unique and complex contract types, such as fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts, to obtain the best value on behalf of the U.S. Government.
- Contracting Officers are hired at various experience levels, from entry to full performance positions.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in one of the following Accounting Business Administration Communications Economics English Finance Management Pre-Law Supply Chain Management At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
How You Will Be Evaluated
For more information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/.
Required Documents
For further information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/.
About this role
The Contracting Officer position with the Other Agencies and Independent Organizations is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Contracting Officers streamline the acquisition process, maximize resources, and negotiate and manage complex contracts such as fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts. The role pays $82,396 to $158,306 per year.
Day to day, the work involves as a Contracting Officer for CIA, you will be part of a highly motivated team that provides critical support to U.S. national security. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal finance and contracting experience this Contracting Officer position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Contracting Officer position with the Other Agencies and Independent Organizations in Washington, District of Columbia, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
The posted pay of $82,396 to $158,306 per year places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on September 30, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
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