About Army Civilian Intelligence Jobs
Army intelligence jobs are available to civilians, not just active duty military or reservists. Getting one of these jobs will require some research on your part. You will need to make sure that you meet the qualifications of the position. Additionally, you will need to be familiar with "KSAs", or the knowledge, skills and abilities section of the application. These will get you well on your way to obtaining a civilian job in Army intelligence.
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Army Intelligence
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Many schools offer both on-campus and online options Intelligence officers provide information and assessments to Army leadership so that they can make better tactical decisions in the field. While the majority of people working in Army intelligence are military personnel, there are also civilian opportunities available to those with the right training and expertise. Civilian hiring practices can take a long time, often several months. Use that time to brush up on your skills or master some new ones.
Get the Skills
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Use the internet...it is your friend! No military experience? That's OK. There are ways to gain the knowledge you need. The most common way to do this is through education. There are schools that offer degrees in topics such as intelligence, national security studies and information security planning. Check to make sure any school you choose is accredited by a legitimate accreditation system. Schools that are designated as "military friendly" may have programs that are a better fit for Army intelligence.
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Find a Job
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Got the skills? You need a job! The federal government has consolidated most of its human resource functions into one main website, USAJobs. Through this site you can search for available positions by organization, location and series. The first two are self-explanatory. The series number is a designation given by the government for each type of position. Search series number 0132 for intelligence jobs. Use the organization search to filter for Army positions.
KSA's
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Writing the KSA section of your application might be the most difficult part. There are specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability (hence KSA) that the Army is looking for. Look carefully at the keywords in each question. Write your responses carefully, bearing in mind the exact question asked. Provide only pertinent examples. This is the area where the majority of the applicants are weeded out, so put some thought into this section of the application.
What Comes Next
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You can expect an email confirming receipt of your application. You will be notified further as each step of the process is completed, as well as an email in the event that you are not determined to be the best-qualified applicant for the position. Keep applying, keep updating your skills and keep your options open. You might find that your ideal position is in another part of the country, or even another part of the world.
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References
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