Civilian Careers in U.S. Intelligence and National Security

“THE U.S. INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY (IC) offers a wide range of interesting, engaging, and exciting career paths. Whether you choose to work at an intelligence agency as a career civilian or to support the Community through work at a private sector contractor, you will have the chance to serve your country by contributing to U.S. national security.

This paper provides some information on the types of intelligence-related opportunities and career paths one can pursue as a civilian in government and in its private sector partners. It also offers some perspectives on how this career path can affect your personal life and identifies issues to consider as you decide whether and how to pursue a career in the Intelligence Community.”

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By Tonya Dickerson
Tonya Dickerson Career Advisor