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The classified work these agencies undertake means there are a multitude of positions in the fields of science, engineering and technology that hold the nation’s security as their utmost goal. “We’re always looking for engineers, computer scientists and other technically qualified applicants who can advance our vital mission of keeping America safe,” CIA spokeswoman Paula Weiss said. “Anyone with a scientific or technical background who would like to apply his or her skills


Given the increasingly complex and rapidly changing world of global communication, the


need for qualified people with technology skills continues to grow.


to our intelligence mission should check out our Web site to see the wide range of opportunities we offer. It’s helpful to have an interest in world affairs, overseas experience or language skills, but it’s not necessary.” Not surprisingly, the CIA is on the cutting edge of technological developments, and it develops and implements many state- of-the-art technologies in order to help the agency fulfill its mission of gathering foreign intelligence.


Among the positions the CIA is currently


recruiting for are electrical engineer, materials engineer, mechanical engineer, programs


management engineer and systems engineer. In the science, technology and weapons areas, positions are open for research scientist; science, technology and weapons analyst; technical/targeting analyst; machinist; and technical operations officer. CIA employees come from a variety of academic and professional disciplines and experiences. The agency’s recruitment Web site lists various career paths. In addition to science, engineering and technology positions, there are jobs in areas such as National Clandestine Service, languages and support services, to name a few. Requirements for CIA jobs include U.S. citizenship as well as successful results from a thorough medical exam, polygraph test and background investigation. If you are considering a job in the intelligence field, the CIA offers undergraduate student internships or co-ops as well as graduate studies. The programs combine educational and practical work experiences that complement students’ preferred academic fields. Students receive a salary and benefits. Another of the country’s foremost intelligence agencies, the National Security Agency, is also actively recruiting for students, professionals and transitioning military. The NSA Web site notes that “intelligence and imaginative critical thinking skills” are important attributes for applicants. In the technology fields, positions are available in computer science, computer/electrical engineering, information assurance and security, among others. Posted on the NSA’s Web site under “Hot Jobs” are


t is hard to keep up with the ever-changing global developments in technology, but that is the mission of those who work for such government agencies as the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency.


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GOVERNMENT AGENCIES A GLIMPSE AT POSITIONS AT THE CIA AND NSA


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computer scientists, software developers and software engineers.


“For diverse, technologically savvy


people looking to work in cutting-edge areas of IT, it really doesn’t get much better than the National Security Agency,” Lori Weltmann, NSA recruitment marketing manager, said. NSA is a leader in the intelligence community in areas such as network management and compliance, cyber defense, biometrics and wireless mobility. “And we’re not new to any of this,”


Weltmann continued. “We’ve been leaders for years. Given the increasingly complex and rapidly changing world of global communication, our need for qualified people with technology skills continues to grow. In fiscal year 2011, we plan to hire more than 1,500 new workers—more than half of whom will have skills in areas such as


computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering and mathematics. A career at NSA offers the opportunity to work with the best and brightest, shape the course of the world and secure your own future.” As at the CIA, U.S. citizenship and a


thorough background investigation are required for prospective NSA employees. Professional development is an important aspect of working at NSA, and career development programs are available in numerous disciplines including computer science, information assurance, business and others. There is also the opportunity to pursue your education at outside educational institutions, as well as at the NSA’s own National Cryptologic School. For more information on career opportunities at the CIA or NSA, visit cia.gov or nsa.gov. 


Workplace Trends and Career Tips


EMPLOYMENT BRIEFS Recent college graduates setting out for new


careers may consider planting roots in Houston, Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. Forbes has listed these three destinations at the top of their fourth- annual list of best cities for young professionals.


VOLUNTEERISM ON THE RISE Though volunteering through organizations has remained stable in the last several years, a report from AARP finds that informal service work among baby boomers and others 45+ is on the rise. According to the report, the number of boomers and older Americans engaged in self-directed volunteering—volunteering on their own, outside of a formal organization—increased from 34 percent in 2003 to 57 percent in 2009. Additionally, seven in 10 boomers reported they are engaged in volunteering either on their own or through an organization, which is a 20 percent increase over the number of people who say they volunteer through an organization alone.


COMPENSATION TOOL Staffing firm Robert Half International


recently introduced online salary calculators to provide job seekers and employers with immediate access to average starting salaries in the accounting


and finance, information technology, legal, administrative and creative and marketing fields. The salary guides also provide insight into the latest employment trends in a given field. The new salary calculators allow users to quickly determine an average starting salary range for their job title and location; job seekers also can see what a position pays in neighboring cities. Visit roberthalf.com for more information.


UNHEALTHY INSURANCE


Employers in the United States have become less satisfied with their health insurers, according to a study released by PricewaterhouseCoopers’™ Health Research Institute. Hit hard by the recession, employers of all sizes are taking a critical look at their health benefits strategy and the value they derive from it. They are looking to their health plan providers for information, technology and strategies to help reduce waste in healthcare spending and better engage employees in managing their health.


WASHINGTON, D.C. TOPS LIST FOR RECENTLY DEGREED Recent college graduates setting out for new careers may consider planting roots in Houston, Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. Forbes has listed these three destinations at the top of their fourth-annual list of best cities for young professionals. These are the towns that are mostly going to turn timid new grads into towering successes. D.C. has the third- best average income for college grads, along with the lowest unemployment rate of the cities on the list.


BUSINESSES SEEK NEW GRADS Going away to college can be just as scary as coming out if you do not have a job lined up for you. Approximately three- fourths of college graduates do not have work waiting for them when they leave campus for good. But some companies are looking to help grads out. Verizon Wireless is looking to hire 10,500 fresh faces this year alone. Enterprise Rent- A-Car wants to bring 8,000 grads and entry-level employees on board this year. Other industry giants including Hewlett Packard, Teach For America, Peace Corps and Hertz are planning on giving jobs to thousands of new grads this year as well. 


Source: Tribune Media Services


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