Human Resources Officer

Overview

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

Job category

Human Resources Management

Pay plan / grade

GS-8/12

Duties

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 examples of entry-level offices that you may serve in are: Mission Centers, HR Transformation, directorate HR offices, etc. You will have the opportunity to compete for global positions after successfully completing the HR Onboarding Program.

How to apply

This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/, 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.

What to expect next

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.

About the agency

We are the Nation's first line of defense, and we have a mission for you. Join us as we leverage the power of information to keep our Nation safe by collecting foreign intelligence, producing objective all-source analysis, conducting covert action at the president's direction, and safeguarding secrets that protect the United States. Our workforce is our strength. CIA is a place that values people with different backgrounds and perspectives. The goal being to create a community that fosters a sense of belonging in a way that enriches officers and empowers them to advance CIA's mission. Read more about life at CIA here: https://www.cia.gov/careers/working-at-cia/

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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 building interpersonal relationships Effective verbal and written communication Experience in problem solving, prioritization, time management, and 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

Education

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 At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale

Evaluations

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Required documents

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Hiring path

fed-competitive, fed-excepted, public

Security clearance

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