ADVANCING THE GLOBAL MISSION
In order for the CIA to meet our mission of protecting our national security interests, we need to employ a workforce as diverse as America itself – the most diverse nation on earth. Diversity reflects the unique ways we vary as Intelligence Officers – our nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, age, language, culture, sexual orientation, education, values, beliefs, abilities and disabilities. These assorted attributes create different demographic, functional and intellectual views, which are so vital to our innovation, agility, collection and analysis.
At the CIA, we are dedicated to promoting the critical diversity our mission demands. By assembling an organization of smart, focused people from a myriad of occupations and cultures, and who have a wide variety of abilities and experiences, we produce a dynamic workforce with unlimited potential. Our diversity expands and enriches our perspective, strengthening our ability to look deeper and understand more. By leveraging the strengths of every individual and fostering an inclusive environment, we are getting the very best that our workforce has to offer, which allows us to successfully meet the intelligence challenges of today – and tomorrow.
ATTRACTING DIVERSE TALENT
The CIA is dedicated to building a world-class, high-performing and diverse workforce that allows us to meet the increasing threats and challenges to our nation. Building a diverse and inclusive workforce begins with robust outreach and recruitment strategies that reach a wide spectrum of the population. We focus on strengthening relations with:
■ colleges and universities
■ diverse professional organizations
■ heritage-based groups
■ minority-serving institutions from across the country
Engagement with these groups raises awareness and understanding about the CIA’s work and expands sources of mission critical talent.
INSTILLING INCLUSIVE WORK PRACTICES
The CIA fosters a culture of inclusion so that we can fully leverage our talented and dedicated workforce, ensuring every officer’s views are heard and that their ideas and skills are given due consideration. The Agency strives to make our workplace accessible to all employees to allow them to contribute in the fullest ways possible. The Agency offers a wide range of reasonable accommodations for our employees with disabilities so that every officer is able to contribute his or her courage, insight and knowledge to our mission without distraction or uncertainty.
Agency Resource Groups (ARGs), traditionally known as Affinity Groups, play an important role in creating a positive and inclusive workplace. ARGs identify and inform leadership of important trends in diversity and inclusion; they help the CIA work through challenges, some shared and some unique to individual groups, that are closely tied to employee engagement, career advancement and retention; and they help facilitate professional development through mentoring, seminars, brown bag discussions and informal interactions with more experienced Intelligence Officers.
The following ARGs are open to all staff employees at the CIA:
■ Agency Network of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Officers and Allies (ANGLE)
■ American Veterans Employee Resource Group (AVERG)
■ Asian Pacific American Organization (APAO)
■ Blacks In Government (BIG) UMOJA Chapter
■ Deaf Advisory Council (DAC)
■ Disability Advisory Panel (DAP)
■ Generations Council (GENCO)
■ Hispanic Advisory Council (HAC)
■ Mid-Career Hires Council (MCHC)
■ Multicultural Inclusion Exchange (The MIX)
■ Native American Council (NAC)
■ Near East Affinity Group (NEAG)
■ South Asia Leadership and Advisory Membership (SALAAM)
■ Women’s Coordination Board (WCB)
■ Workplace Flexibility and Balance (WFB)
“Diversity carries special importance here at CIA. Because of our global charter, we need talent from every culture, all backgrounds and every perspective to accomplish our mission. And given the complexity of our work, we need to hire our country’s best and brightest, regardless of what they look like, where they grew up or who their parents were. In short, CIA must be an employer of choice for all Americans who want to serve our country, a place where officers of every description can rise as far as their talent and ambition can take them.” – Mike Pompeo, Director of the CIA
The CIA is America’s premier intelligence agency and is committed to building and maintaining a workforce as diverse as the nation it serves.
For additional information and to apply, visit: cia.gov/careers
THE WORK OF A NATION. THE CENTER OF INTELLIGENCE. cia.gov/careers
An equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workforce.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Scholarship Program is financial needs based. Maximum yearly household is $120,000 and $50,000 if independent. It is preferred students complete two 90- day tours; however, one 90-day tour is the minimum requirement. For each year the student is part of the scholarship program, they would be required to work 1.5 years with the CIA after graduation (i.e. if in the program for two years, one would work with the CIA for three years after graduation). Students can only apply between early March to mid-June.
Benefits:
Up to $25,000 in tuition assistance
Competitive year-round salary
Benefits package (vacation and sick leave, healthcare/life insurance/retirement options)
Travel reimbursement for the cost of traveling to and from the Washington, DC area for the work tour
Access to a CIA housing coordinator to assist with locating accommodations
INTERNSHIP / CO-OP
With the Internship and Co-Op programs, there is no financial requirement and no time owed to CIA after graduation.* The application window is open year round (except for the Directorate of Operations which has a specific window to apply). It is preferred students complete two 90-day tours; however, one 90-day tour is the minimum requirement.
Benefits:
Competitive salary during the 90-day tour
Benefits package (vacation and sick leave, healthcare/life insurance/retirement options)
Travel reimbursement for the cost of traveling to and from the Washington, DC area for the work tour
Access to a CIA housing coordinator to assist with locating accommodations
* During the last semester of college the student can receive $5,000 for tuition expenses. If the tuition is accepted, the student would owe CIA one year of work after graduation.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PROGRAMS:
Must be a US Citizen
GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale for high school and/ or college; 1000 SAT or 21 ACT score or higher (high school students)
Provide SAT/ACT if available
Must be 18 years of age (by Sept 15 of application year)
Acceptance at a 4-year college/university (if in high school)
Availability to work a 90-day summer tour in the Washington, DC area prior to graduation and willingness to work at CIA full-time after graduation
THE WORK OF A NATION. THE CENTER OF INTELLIGENCE. cia.gov/careers
An equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workforce.
Use your skills in ways you never thought possible
If you’re a STEM professional, you can find an interesting career almost anywhere.
But at the CIA, you can find even more — the opportunity to have a career that’s both substantial and inspiring.
Whether you’re a weapons analyst or a web designer, a data scientist or a computer scientist, a digital imaging technician or able to process digital signals, a cartographer or an electrical engineer, joining the nation’s premier intelligence agency means working with cutting-edge, classified technology — and using your extraordinary talents to help protect American lives.
If you are smart and dedicated — and you can imagine no greater mission than contributing to the safety of our country — there is a place for you at the CIA.
What role is right for you? Explore the CIA Job Fit Tool at: cia.gov/careers/opportunities/job-fit-tool
AN AGENCY FOUNDED IN TECHNOLOGY
Mobile devices and miniaturization. Agile software development. Space systems. Nanotechnology. The frontiers of chemistry, electrochemistry and applied physics. Data mining on an unprecedented scale. Cybersecurity. Few organizations can offer such a wide range of advanced scientific and technical disciplines. Fewer still can offer the challenge of responding to changing threats with speed and accuracy.
Intelligence collection by its very nature has always depended on the best technology available. That is why we need astute, flexible, technical, savvy and scientific professionals who want to take on some of the most complex and demanding work anywhere. Deploy network countermeasures working across layers and devices. Engineer fool-proof security systems that can stand up to relentless assaults. Monitor happenings from space for the safety of life on earth. Create devices that gather data where it seems impossibly inaccessible. Or support national security in a myriad of other ways. In every case, the careers here are central to preserving the ideals upon which our country was founded.
“I have the coolest job in the world. It combines biology, chemistry, optics and acoustics. I’m getting to do things I never thought I would.” — Katie B., DS&T Technical Intelligence Officer 55% of all CIA jobs are in STEM fields
Over 30% of Analysts have STEM backgrounds
25-30% of Clandestine Officers have STEM backgrounds
“The President actually listens to what I say.” — Bryce T., Senior Officer
STEM POSITIONS THAT ARE ANYTHING BUT ORDINARY
You might be surprised to know that more than half of the careers at the CIA are in STEM fields. Each Officer plays a role in responding to threats to our country and its allies. In many scenarios, the rapid deployment of technology has become integral to America’s front line against danger. Technical solutions are thus currently at the heart of everything we do. Innovations in the lab soon find themselves in the field anywhere in the world.
No wonder the Agency has a long heritage of groundbreaking wizardry stunningly ahead of the commercial sector: An unmanned aerial vehicle the size of a dragonfly in the 1970s. Spy planes that captured a resolution of 2.5 feet from 70,000 feet up in the late 1960s. Lithium-ion batteries created in the 1960s that enhanced surveillance and later became the “heart” of cardiac pacemakers. The first cell phone in 1947. Even the 3-D imaging that has now become Google Earth. Those are but a few of the ways we have led innovation over the past decades.
Now even greater challenges call for your expertise and problem-solving skills. Whether you’re a recent graduate in a technical discipline or a working professional at a high-tech company, we’ll empower you to use EVERYTHING you know … and enhance that knowledge.
SCIENCE
Imagine tackling challenges on the frontiers of science that make a difference to your nation. You might be surprised about the broad range of scientific disciplines that the CIA needs to get a comprehensive picture of the world: applied physics, biology, chemistry, computer science, electrochemistry, materials science and nanotechnology to name a few. And unlike an academic job, your breakthroughs in the lab will have an impact on important missions. As a scientist here, your perseverance not only advances knowledge, but it leads to relevant discoveries for your nation.
A FEW EXAMPLES OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE WITH BACKGROUNDS IN SCIENCE:
• Cartographers
• Clandestine Officers
• Cyber Threat Analysts
• Data Scientists
• Environmental Safety Officers
• Geographers
• Science, Technology & Weapons Analysts
• Technical Analysts
• Technical Development Officers
• Technical Operations Officers
• Technical Research Officers
TECHNOLOGY
In today’s world, a smartphone or a social media posting can be as dangerous as a tank. Hostile forces have again and again proven their adeptness at mastering new technologies. Consequently, the CIA needs technical leaders who can understand the use and misuse of cyber devices and networks. Modern threats demand digital savvy beyond what’s needed in commercial endeavors. After all, it’s not sales or a balance sheet at stake. It’s the very freedom that enables our businesses to operate and allows our citizens to enjoy technological convenience.
If you have a background in computer science, computer engineering, systems engineering or information assurance, we invite you to consider working for the organization that helps keep America’s innovative edge.
A FEW EXAMPLES OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE WITH BACKGROUNDS IN TECHNOLOGY:
• Application Developers
• Clandestine Officers
• Cyber Security Officers
• Cyber Threat Analysts
• Data Center Specialists
• Human Resources Analysts
• IT Auditors
• IT Engineers
• Science, Technology & Weapons Analysts
• Technical Analysts
• Technical Development Officers
• Technical Operations Officers
• Technical Research Officers
“We obviously can’t tell you everything we do. But trust us: It’s cool. “ — Joshua O., Midcareer Officer
ENGINEERING
In a world where hours – and even minutes – can be essential to protecting the citizens of the United States, your role as a CIA engineer goes beyond traditional problem-solving. You must facilitate the delivery of intelligence from geopolitical trouble spots around the globe – putting precise, timely information in the hands of our decision-makers.
A FEW EXAMPLES OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE WITH BACKGROUNDS IN ENGINEERING:
“I am an engineer, and I helped take down a terrorist network.” — Ava K., Midcareer Officer
MATH
• Clandestine Officers
• Computer Engineers
• Counterintelligence Threat Analysts
• Cyber Threat Analysts
• Enterprise Systems Engineers
• Facilities Support Program Managers
• IT Engineer Supervisors
• Network Engineers
• Science, Technology & Weapons Analysts
• Security Engineers
• Technical Development Officers
Did you know that your expertise in math, statistics and economics can crack open critical intelligence? That’s because big data holds secrets. Your role will require you to call on everything you know: Decipher the patterns. Tell the story. Transform that information into intelligible and actionable reports. Your work helps turn the most complex puzzles into the informed policies set by the President, the Cabinet, Congress and Defense. When you bring your mathematical and computational skills to work at the CIA, the results are literally “incalculable.”
A FEW EXAMPLES OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE WITH BACKGROUNDS IN MATH:
• Analytic Methodologists
• Clandestine Officers
• Cyber Security Officers
• Data Scientists
• Human Resources Analysts
• Science, Technology & Weapons Analysts
• Technical Analysts
• Technical Research Officers
“Working here isn’t for everyone, but I don’t think you will find any place more rewarding.” — Dasha B., Senior Officer
ONE TITLE. MANY JOBS.
It takes a team of the best and brightest to do extraordinary work. Frequently, many opportunities are available under one job title. For example, you might see a listing for a particular position on the CIA careers site (such as Data Scientist), but that doesn’t mean the Agency is hiring just one Data Scientist.
If you’re selected to join the CIA, you’ll be engaged in purposeful, gratifying work. Though largely unknown except to your leadership and colleagues, what you accomplish at the Agency will contribute to the safety of your family, friends, neighbors and every citizen of the United States. Join a group of distinguished women and men who – like you – believe in using and advancing their exceptional abilities and potential on behalf of national security.
Visit our careers website today and get ready to do EVERYTHING you ever thought possible.
To learn more and apply, visit cia.gov/careers
CIA employees in certain occupations, who have a degree in a STEM field, may be eligible for special pay. For more information, please contact your recruiter.
THE WORK OF A NATION. THE CENTER OF INTELLIGENCE. cia.gov/careers
An equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workforce.
Name:Rachel Karlowitz
Internship, Co-op or Research Site:Kennedy Krieger Institute (Neurobehavioral Unit)*
Position Title:Clinical Assistant I
Major(s)/Minor(s):Biological Science BA
Current Class Level:Junior
Work Term:Fall 2020 - Current
*Don’t miss UMBC Connects: Kennedy Krieger Institute, a virtual recruitment event on Wednesday, February 17, to learn how you could land an amazing, career-relevant opportunity like Rachel’s!
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
The neurobehavioral unit (NBU) I work on is an in-patient facility where we focus on individuals who are neurodiverse and deemed as a risk to themselves and/or others because of behavioral issues. A typical day for clinical assistants on the NBU primarily consists of data collection of patient specific problem behaviors as well as maintaining patient safety while we assist them through their daily schedules. Each patient's schedule can range from healthcare visits, meals, running academics, unit/ leisure activities, outings, and basic hygienics. Where clinical assistants run patient specific protocols while also emphasising patient engagement.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I heard about it through some friends at school and suggested it to my Pre-Med advisor to see if it was a good idea. I submitted my application directly to their careers site.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
Building relationships with my patients.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
We will get updates from some of the patients and caregivers months after being discharged about how patients are able to lead safer and more independent lifestyles utilizing the treatment protocols set in this institution.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
If you have any interest in behavioral psychology or you are a Pre-med/Pre-Nursing/Pre-PA student wanting to gain clinical experience, I would just say to apply! It is a great experience where some of the skills and knowledge obtained here can be applied to benefit the neurodiverse population in many different settings.
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Do you plan to pursue an unpaid internship or service opportunity for Summer 2021 at a Maryland small business or nonprofit? Whether you have already accepted a position or are in the process of applying, you may be eligible to apply for a financial stipend.
The UMBC Career Center and Shriver Center are proud to re-launch the annual UMBC Student Internship & Service Fund, thanks to the generous support of our alumni, campus and community members. This year, we will direct our funding to unpaid interns and volunteers at Maryland-based small businesses and nonprofits that have been impacted by COVID-19, or that serve communities affected by the pandemic.
For best consideration, please submit your resume, unofficial transcript, and a personal statement in UMBCworks (details about the personal statement are given in the posting). Search the Job ID: 9322922.
Deadline: Sunday, March 14
Questions? Contact Kacie Lawrence, Associate Director of Internships & Employment, at klawrence@umbc.edu.
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Who says there can only be one leader? At UMBC you're never short on opportunities that allow your light to shine as bright as gold! Make a difference in the UMBC community, forge everlasting relationships, or simply add advantageous skills to your resume by taking on various leadership roles on campus.
Note: Expect that some organizations, leadership positions, and jobs will be structured differently due to the virtual nature of our campus community.
Join a Student Organization
Whether it be a club sport or a sorority/fraternity, you are bound to implement and gain leadership skills, while also becoming part of a supportive family! Serving on an organization's executive board will allow you to enact skills that you will need in the workforce, as well as help you in the workforce, as well as help you to initiate positive changes on campus or in the community. Check out this link for a full list of our incredible diverse organizations.
Get a Campus Job
Put some extra money in your pocket, and extra skills on your resume. Most student positions promote leadership, teamwork, and responsibility. Log in to your UMBCworks to find open positions.
Still don't know where to start? Let me give you a hand:
Join forces with the SGA! As an undergrad student you're already a part of the SGA, you might as well assume a role and work hand-in-hand with faculty to implement the change you want to see! The 2020-2021 candidate application is open now. Applications are due February 26th!
Campus residents stand up and get involved with the Resident Student Associate (RSA)! UMBC is not just your school, it is your home. Engage with residential life staff to make the most out of your on-campus living experience. Email umbcrsaexec@umbc.edu to find out ways to get involved.
Orientation Peer Advisor (OPA) - Be a part of a close-knit team of students who welcome new students and their families to campus during the summer and winter terms during New Student Orientation.
Welcome Week Leaders (Woolies) - As part of the Woolie team you will serve as a resource to all incoming students during Welcome Week, supporting students in their transition to campus and helping them connect to events and upcoming opportunities.
IHU Peer Facilitator - IHU Peer Facilitators are an integral part of all Introduction to an Honor's University (IHU) courses, assisting instructors in course preparation, lesson implementation and serving as a resource to students throughout their time in the course.
Become a part of the Grit Guides team through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Whether as a student assistant or a tour guide, this position allows you to work with prospective students and share your passion for UMBC! Email Kristin Luther (kluther@umbc.edu) for more information.
Are you an international student? The Global Ambassador Program is a NEW peer-mentoring program at UMBC that seeks to create a welcoming and considerate community for UMBC's international students.
Join the Office of Academic and Pre-Professional Advising (OAPA) as a Peer Advisor! This may sound like a shameless plug...but I can assure you it's not. This is in fact a very prideful plug! Despite being very shy, working as a Peer Advisor has made me self-assured due to the tasks entrusted to me. Not to mention, my interpersonal skills have increased immensely due to the diverse students I interact with and help daily. We will be hiring new peers at the end of the semester. If you're interested, you can apply here.
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Students pursuing the following majors may be interested in attending:
Accounting
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Financial Economics
Statistics
Mathematics
Other business related majors
Interest Form Deadline: Friday, March 12th, 11:59 PM local time https://ey.recsolu.com/external/form/RZ_4rnNtIV_ugXYlnAO22g
The opportunity
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Consistent with our commitment to recruiting diverse professionals, students who identify as Black, Latinx, or Native American are strongly encouraged to apply to Expedition EY Business.
Expedition EY is more than just a Zoom seminar or series it's an interactive, gamified experience that brings you and the brightest and most diverse college students together nationwide. Together, you'll learn what it takes to be a strong candidate through on-demand learning modules, explore career possibilities within professional services, engage in hands-on learning activities, network with current and future EY professionals - and have fun!
What to expect
Students will have the flexibility to select and complete on-demand learnings and tasks or attend optional live virtual sessions all at their own pace. As you select your personalized learning and upskilling expedition, you'll unlock additional opportunities to participate in career and leadership development activities, as well as team-building exercises that will put you on a path to a career adventure unlike any other. You'll engage with our unique people culture, which celebrates inclusiveness, diversity of thought and the global mindset you'll need to thrive on teams.
To Qualify
Because of EY's desire to attract diverse students, students who identify as Black, Latinx, or Native American are strongly encouraged to apply to Expedition EY Business.
Expedition EY Business:
Be three or more years away from graduation
Intend to pursue a degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Math, Statistics or a related subject
About EY
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Additional requirements
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