CIA logistics officer jobs at the Central Intelligence Agency pay $82,305 to $107,156 a year on the GS 8 to 11 scale, for roles based in Washington, DC. Applications close January 31, 2027. This guide explains what the job actually involves, who qualifies, which degrees fit, and how to apply through the CIA careers site.
Can Pakistanis apply? No. This role requires United States citizenship. Dual-national United States citizens are eligible, but Pakistani citizens without United States citizenship cannot apply.
CIA logistics officer jobs keep the mission supplied. Officers provide a full range of logistics and supply chain support to mission partners at home and abroad. You also need United States citizenship and a pass on a full background investigation, a polygraph, and medical and psychological exams.
- Role: Logistics Officer, Central Intelligence Agency
- Location: Washington, DC (on-site)
- Pay: $82,305 to $107,156 a year (GS 8 to 11)
- Closes: January 31, 2027
- Citizenship: United States citizenship required
- How to apply: through the CIA careers site, then MyLINK
By the ixjob.pk editorial team. Last verified November 2, 2026, against the official USAJOBS posting and the CIA careers pages.
This page summarizes the official posting. ixjob.pk is not affiliated with the CIA.
CIA logistics officer jobs at a glance
| Detail | What the posting says |
|---|---|
| Agency | Central Intelligence Agency |
| Start | Entry to mid level, GS 8 to 11 |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or related fields, or five years of relevant experience |
| Security | Background investigation, polygraph, medical and psychological exams |
| Assignments | Domestic and abroad, including worldwide deployment to austere environments |
| Travel | 50% or less |
| Relocation | May be reimbursed under agency policy |
| Job type | Permanent, full-time |
| Opened | September 1, 2026 |
Five terms to know.
- GS scale: the General Schedule, the federal pay scale. GS 8 to 11 is the grade range for this role.
- Supply chain: the full path that moves goods and services from supplier to user, including transport, storage, and delivery.
- MyLINK: the CIA online system for submitting a resume and ranking jobs.
- SF-86: the paperwork for the security clearance background check.
- Intelligence Community: the group of United States intelligence agencies, including the CIA, that work together on national security.
What a logistics officer actually does
A logistics officer provides a full range of logistics and supply chain support and expertise to mission partners both domestically and abroad. The work means managing and executing full-scope logistics and supply chain processes in support of Agency mission objectives. When a mission needs equipment, transport, or supplies, the logistics officer makes it happen.
The daily work mixes people and process. You use excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships and leverage networks, and you proactively anticipate mission needs and operational requirements. You also use critical thinking and logistics principles to offer solutions, alternatives, and sound guidance, and you evaluate, redesign, and implement logistics and supply chain processes for mission support.
The career can go anywhere the mission requires. A logistics officer may serve worldwide, including deployment to sometimes austere environments, to meet short-term and long-term organizational requirements. That reach suits a reader who wants field work, not just a desk in Washington.
Where logistics officers serve
Logistics officers work on teams both domestically and abroad. The teams provide a full range of logistics and supply chain solutions in support of the Agency global mission. The work follows the mission, so the location changes with the need.
Deployment is part of the deal. The posting says a career as a logistics officer provides the opportunity to serve wherever the mission requires, including worldwide deployment to sometimes austere environments. A reader who cannot accept that should weigh the role carefully before applying.
What does a CIA logistics officer earn?
The USAJOBS posting lists CIA logistics officer jobs at GS 8 to 11, with pay from $82,305 to $107,156 a year. That range is the starting point. Your exact step also depends on experience and education, so two new hires can start at different points inside the same range.
On benefits, the CIA careers page describes a federal package in general terms: competitive health care plans, retirement programs, generous time off, flexible schedules, fitness facilities, and chances to continue your education. The USAJOBS posting also states that relocation expenses may be reimbursed under agency policy. The posting itself gives no figures for bonuses or allowances, so this guide gives none either.
Who can apply for CIA logistics officer jobs?
CIA CIA logistics officer jobs set a short list of hard conditions. Miss one, and the application stops there. Run through each item before you spend time on the rest.
- Be a United States citizen and at least 18 years old. Dual-national United States citizens are eligible.
- Be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume through MyLINK.
- Register for the Selective Service, if that applies to you.
Two more conditions completes the list.
- Be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
- Pass a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
The posting lists no upper age limit. The only age rule is 18 or older.
Education is flexible. You need a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Industrial Distribution, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Transportation. Five years of relevant work experience in the military or private sector, with an emphasis in logistics, supply chain, transportation, or business-related experience, also fits. The posting prefers at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale, but it notes that exceptions are made for extenuating circumstances.
Beyond the hard rules, the posting lists the qualities it screens for. Excellent interpersonal effectiveness and exceptional verbal and written communication come first, then excellent customer engagement, initiative, accountability for results, flexibility and adaptability, and critical thinking and problem solving ability. The posting also asks for the ability to work independently and as a team.
How CIA hiring works, step by step
According to the CIA’s How We Hire page, CIA CIA logistics officer jobs follow the same eight stages. The Agency itself warns that the process may be lengthy. No fixed timeline is published, so plan for a slow process and do not count on a quick answer.
- Submit your resume through MyLINK.
- Receive an invitation to apply for a specific position.
- Complete screening, testing, and interviews.
- Receive a Conditional Offer of Employment.
- Complete and submit the conditional offer paperwork, including the SF-86.
- Complete security and medical evaluations as part of the clearance process.
- Receive the official job offer and onboarding information.
- Onboard.
Two practical points follow from those steps. First, the application starts on the CIA careers site, where you express interest in up to four jobs and then move to MyLINK to submit your resume and rankings. Second, the polygraph interview and the medical exams come after the conditional offer, as part of the security and medical evaluations, so an early interview is not a job offer. Readers weighing other federal paths can also look at the CIA student internship program in Washington, DC], which is a separate route for students.
Who should apply and who should wait
Apply for CIA logistics officer jobs when the checklist above fits you cleanly. That means a degree in one of the listed fields or five years of relevant experience, comfort with supply chain work, and a record that can survive a full background investigation. It also means you accept the polygraph, the medical exams, worldwide deployment, and the move to the DC area without hesitation.
Wait when any hard condition misses. Non-citizens cannot apply, and neither can anyone who cannot pass the background investigation or the medical exams. Waiting also makes sense when austere deployments do not suit you or you want a hiring decision within weeks. The process rewards patience, and forcing an application that fails a hard rule wastes months of your time.
One more group should think twice. If your main draw is the salary, compare it with the demands first. The pay is solid federal pay, but the job asks for deployment, problem solving under pressure, and a long clearance process. A reader who wants the mission itself will find those trade-offs easier to accept than a reader who wants only the paycheck.
Mistakes that cost applicants the role
The most common error is treating the role as warehouse work only. Logistics officers manage full-scope supply chain processes, build networks, and redesign processes, so a resume that only lists forklift work reads as a weak fit. A second error is ignoring the deployment rule. The posting states plainly that officers may serve worldwide in austere environments.
A third error, and a common one for CIA logistics officer jobs, is following the wrong apply button. The USAJOBS listing is for viewing only; apply through the CIA careers site. Use the official route, because a resume sent to the wrong place never reaches the hiring team.
The last error is impatience. The CIA says the process may be lengthy, and applicants who press for fast answers do themselves no favors. Prepare one strong application, submit it through the right channel, and let the process run.
Watch out for fake CIA job offers
Apply for CIA CIA logistics officer jobs only through the official CIA careers site and MyLINK. No recruiter can sell you a place in the hiring process.
The FTC’s job scams guide states that it is always free to apply for a federal job. Any message that asks for money, bank details, or gift cards in exchange for a CIA job is a scam. Check any unexpected job message against the official site before you reply.
Fake federal job offers are a known pattern. The United States Federal Trade Commission keeps a plain-language guide to spotting them. Read the FTC guide to job scams] before you answer any recruiter who contacts you first. If an offer asks you to pay, share banking details, or move fast, walk away and report it.
Frequently asked questions
What does a CIA logistics officer do?
A CIA logistics officer provides a full range of logistics and supply chain support and expertise to mission partners domestically and abroad. You manage and execute full-scope logistics processes, anticipate mission needs, and evaluate, redesign, and implement supply chain processes for mission support.
How much does a CIA logistics officer make?
A CIA logistics officer makes $82,305 to $107,156 a year on the GS 8 to 11 scale.
What degree do you need to become a CIA logistics officer?
You need a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Industrial Distribution, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Transportation. Five years of relevant work experience in the military or private sector also fits, and a 3.0 GPA is preferred.
Do CIA logistics officers deploy overseas?
Yes. The posting says a logistics officer may serve wherever the mission requires, including worldwide deployment to sometimes austere environments to meet short-term and long-term organizational requirements.
How long does it take to get hired by the CIA?
The CIA says its hiring process may be lengthy and gives no fixed timeline. The steps are a resume through MyLINK, an invitation to apply, screening, testing, and interviews, a conditional offer, paperwork, security and medical evaluations, and then onboarding.
Can non-US citizens apply for CIA logistics officer jobs?
No. United States citizenship is required. Dual-national United States citizens are eligible, but non-citizens cannot apply for this role.
Sources
Pay, dates, duties, and requirements for CIA CIA logistics officer jobs above come from the official posting and the CIA careers pages linked here.
- USAJOBS Logistics Officer posting]: duties, requirements, education, and pay.
- CIA How We Hire]: minimum requirements and the eight hiring steps.
- CIA Careers]: the application route through MyLINK and the general benefits description.
- FTC Job Scams guide]: how to spot fake federal job offers.
The January 31, 2027 closing date comes from the supplied USAJOBS listing summary. The fetched posting text shows a September 1, 2026 publication date and no closing date, so confirm the date on the CIA careers site before you apply.
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