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Occupations within the Intelligence Collection Career span a wide range of activities. Some of these occupations are as follows:
Collection Management Officer
What kinds of duties and tasks do Collection Management Officers typically perform?
Collection Management Officers serve as a connection between the Operations Officer in the field and the U.S. foreign policy community, both in the United States and abroad. These professionals guide the collection of intelligence and direct the dissemination of that intelligence. Managing the collection effort requires contact with US policymakers to determine what they need to know, and then communicating those requirements to the Operations Officers in the field for collection.
What kinds of skills and knowledge do Collection Management Officers typically need to do their work?
Collection Management Officers typically possess knowledge about the countries and issues against which the agency is collecting, as well as administration and management knowledge. Knowledge of operational tradecraft is critical. General skill areas include speaking, writing, social perceptiveness, persuasion, and negotiation. Please check with individual Community member agencies to obtain skill and knowledge requirements for specific positions.
What kinds of education, licenses, and certifications are typically required to work as a Collection Management Officer?
Intelligence Community agencies typically prefer applicants for Collection Management Officer positions to have a Bachelor's or more advanced degree, with a strong interest in international affairs. Common degrees of interest include foreign language, international business, finance, economics, physical science, or nuclear, biological, or chemical engineering. Previous foreign travel, foreign language proficiency, previous residency abroad, and military experience are preferred. Some agencies have set maximum age limits for entry into this occupation.
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Operations Officer
What kinds of duties and tasks do Operations Officers typically perform?
Operations Officers collect foreign intelligence needed by US policymakers to make critical foreign policy decisions. They often live and work overseas, under cover. They establish and maintain personal relationships with foreign assets in the field. In addition, they work with Collection Management Officers to determine what kinds of assets to seek and what information is needed.
What kinds of skills and knowledge do Operations Officers typically need to do their work?
Operations Officers typically possess knowledge of psychology, sociology and anthropology, English language, and foreign language. General skill areas include speaking, writing, social perceptiveness, complex problem solving, persuasion, and negotiation. The ability to work in unstructured, ambiguous situations is critical. Please check with individual Community members to learn more about skill and knowledge requirements for specific positions.
What kinds of education, licenses, and certifications are typically required to work as an Operations Officer?
Intelligence Community agencies typically prefer applicants for Operations Officer positions to have a Bachelor's or more advanced degree, with a strong interest in international affairs. Degrees of particular interest include foreign language, international economics and business, and the physical sciences. Previous foreign travel, foreign language proficiency, previous residency abroad, and military experience are preferred. Some agencies have set maximum age limits for entry into this occupation.
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Staff Operations Officer
What kinds of duties and tasks do Staff Operations Officers typically perform?
Staff Operations Officers provide operational research and case management support for their colleagues overseas. They pull together advice and counsel on events in the field using their knowledge of languages and travel. They develop substantive expertise on assigned area(s) in order to enhance their interaction with field-based officers.
What kinds of skills and knowledge do Staff Operations Officers typically need to do their work?
Staff Operations Officers typically possess knowledge of foreign language, English language, and administration and management. General skills include complex problem solving, speaking, writing, service orientation, active learning, and social perceptiveness. The ability to work as part of a team is also needed. Please check with individual Community agencies to obtain information on skill and knowledge requirements for specific positions.
What kinds of education, licenses, and certifications are typically required to work as a Staff Operations Officer?
Intelligence Community agencies typically prefer applicants for Staff Operations Officer positions to have a Bachelor's or more advanced degree, with a strong interest in international affairs. Previous foreign travel, foreign language proficiency, previous residency abroad, and military experience are preferred. Some agencies have set maximum age limits for entry into this occupation.
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