CLANDESTINE OFFICER (FIELD)
Defense Intelligence AgencySource: USAJOBS
Company websitedia.mil (Defense Intelligence Agency, opens in new tab)
Base salary $102,415 to $158,322
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Fort Meade, MD
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- LocationFort Meade, MD
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (50 min ago) · observed since
About this job
Summary
We are committed to: Teamwork: Partnering at all levels and across organizational boundaries for mission accomplishment. Integrity: Adherence to the highest legal and ethical principles in our responsibilities. Excellence: Unrivaled defense intelligence expertise. Service: Putting the welfare of the Nation and commitment to our mission before oneself.
Duties
DIA employs a variety of professionals who serve throughout the workforce to ensure successful operations. To view this position’s duties, click Vacancies to be directed to DIA’s online application system. Please make note of the position title and 6-digit Job Opening ID number to which you are interested. You can scroll to the bottom of the page to locate the announcement or click on the “Advanced Search” link and enter in the 6-digit Job Opening ID number in the “Job Opening ID” field.
Requirements
All applicants must be U.S. citizens and are subject to a thorough background inquiry.
Qualifications
ASSESSMENT FACTORS 1. Begins to lead clandestine collection field or headquarters elements to satisfy HUMINT objectives and requirements under close supervision. 2. Serves as a resource to others regarding relevant regulations, guidelines, laws, and directives. 3. Anticipates problems and obstacles associated with moderately complex projects and proactively develop creative solutions to address them prior to implementation. 4. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the organization’s mission, functions, values, applicable policies and procedures, and internal and external factors that may impact the organization. 5. Understands and effectively leverages the capabilities and limitations of HUMINT intelligence information, collection methods, and disciplines when completing assigned tasks. HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS 1. Experience working at a Combatant Command J2X. 2. Understand current and emerging technologies. 3. Experience working with/supporting cyber operations.
How you will be evaluated
In order to qualify for this position, your application must include sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position to which you are applying. To view this position’s requirements, click Vacancies to be directed to DIA’s online application system. Please make note of the position title and 6-digit Job Opening ID number to which you are interested. You can scroll to the bottom of the page to locate the announcement or click on the “Advanced Search” link and enter in the 6-digit Job Opening ID number in the “Job Opening ID” field.
Benefits
Please visit our web site, www.dia.mil. Under the "Careers" heading on our web site, you will find a listing of benefits available to DIA employees.
Required documents
Please see instructions within the on-line application for this vacancy announcement on the DIA web-site, www.dia.mil.
How to apply
HOW DO I APPLY? Unless specified within the vacancy announcement, you must complete and submit your job application electronically, using DIA's online job tool. Go to: http://www.dia.mil. Click the link to "Search and Apply for Jobs" or click the link to "Careers" > "Vacancies." Your first visit? Click "New User" to setup your account. Click "Search" to view Vacancy Announcements for opportunities that interest you. Save as a Favorite or select the Job Opening to Apply. At the top of the "Job Search" page, click "My Favorite Jobs" to view each announcement. Start the application process by clicking the "Apply" at the bottom of the announcement. While working on the application, "Save" frequently. When you save the document, prior to final submission, you can exit the application and return later to continue by logging-in and going to Job Search > My Activities > Applications with a status of Not Submitted. Finished? Click "Submit." You must complete and submit the application prior to the closing date listed on the Vacancy Announcement. Final applications are not available for revision. If you need to revise your application, complete and submit another application. All positions in the Defense Intelligence Agency are in the excepted service under 10 USC 1601 appointment authority and covered by the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), a General Grade (GG) pay system divided into grades and steps similar to OPM’s General Schedule (GS) compensation system. All candidates must be U.S. citizens and are subject to a thorough background inquiry and any required medical examinations.
Other information
DIA positions are Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) positions in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. All applicants must be U.S. citizens at the time of application. Applicants must meet the agency’s conditions of employment, to include, but not limited to, satisfactory completion of an initial special background investigation and periodic reinvestigation, completion of any required medical examination and physical requirements, completion of any required personal interviews, favorable completion of any required initial or aperiodic polygraph examinations, completion of any required drug test, satisfactory completion of a two-year Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System trial period, and completion of a civilian mobility agreement. All employees are required to sign an agreement not to disclose, in any fashion, classified information to unauthorized persons. All civilian employees are required to participate in the DoD Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer of Pay (DD/EFT) Program. DIA employees and applicants for employment are protected by federal laws, from discrimination. Employees and applicants are also protected against retaliation. Consistent with federal laws, acts of retaliation against an employee who engages in a protected activity, whistle blowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law, will not be tolerated. Veterans who are preference-eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions are encouraged to apply.
What to expect next
Your application for employment must be prepared and submitted on-line at www.dia.mil. We will notify you, via e-mail, when your application has been received. Later, you will be notified, via e-mail, if DIA is or is not interested in you as a potential employee of our agency.
Source: Defense Intelligence Agency on USAJOBS · View original posting (opens in new tab)
This listingCLANDESTINE OFFICER (FIELD)$102,415 to $158,322
Science & Technology (STEM) Open-Continuous$105,262 to $172,578
Science & Technology Career Field (Technical Collection, Technical Development, Technical Exploitati$105,262 to $172,578
ANALYSIS CAREER FIELD FULL-PERFORMANCE STEM (BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST, ENGINEER, PHYSICAL SCIENTIST, PHY$105,262 to $172,578
CLANDESTINE OFFICER (FIELD)$117,962 to $153,354
SUPERVISORY CLANDESTINE OFFICER (STAFF)$125,776 to $163,514
JWICS Technical Director$151,661 to $209,600
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| CLANDESTINE OFFICER (FIELD) (this listing) | $102,415 - $158,322 |
| Science & Technology (STEM) Open-Continuous | $105,262 - $172,578 |
| Science & Technology Career Field (Technical Collection, Technical Development, Technical Exploitati | $105,262 - $172,578 |
| ANALYSIS CAREER FIELD FULL-PERFORMANCE STEM (BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST, ENGINEER, PHYSICAL SCIENTIST, PHY | $105,262 - $172,578 |
| CLANDESTINE OFFICER (FIELD) | $117,962 - $153,354 |
| SUPERVISORY CLANDESTINE OFFICER (STAFF) | $125,776 - $163,514 |
| JWICS Technical Director | $151,661 - $209,600 |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- First observed on the employer's board
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-08
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Fort Meade, Maryland
USD 102,415 – 158,322 · PA · federal_basic_pay
- Method
- Structured pay field published by the employer
- Checked
- Rule set
- us-base-v2
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What we verified
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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