Honors Attorney – Central Intelligence Agency
Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Full Time, Permanent. Work schedule: Full-time. Travel Required: Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position. Telework eligible: No. Remote job: No. Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes – You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Open: 09/01/2026 to 01/31/2027
Salary: $93,994 – $121,785 per year. Pay scale & grade GS 11 – 13. Promotion potential: None.
This job is open to: The public – U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Summary: Attorneys at the CIA provide advice and counsel on a variety of issues relating to intelligence and national security, as well as on the routine practices of an executive agency deployed worldwide.
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Duties: CIA’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) has an exciting, dynamic practice that covers a broad range of legal issues. As an Honors Attorney, you will: Provide legal advice and policy counsel to CIA leadership on complex areas of law affecting the CIA. Conduct legal research and analysis on sensitive matters. Deliver training on a variety of laws and policies affecting CIA personnel. Engage with other Intelligence Community elements, federal agencies, and congressional committees. Maintain productive working relationships with other OGC and Agency officers to further CIA’s mission.
PLEASE NOTE: OGC will accept resumes for Honors Attorney positions from 17-30 August 2026.
Conditions of employment: You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume. You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable. You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible). You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area. You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam and a polygraph interview. For further information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/
Minimum qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the ABA completed by Spring 2027. Must pass the bar within 14 months of their employment start date. Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation. Honors Attorneys have less than three years of post-law school experience.
Desired qualifications: OGC reviews all candidates for the following competencies: Legal analysis, reasoning, and writing. Interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work both independently and as a team member in a demanding environment. Ability to exercise sound judgment in challenging situations. Ability to navigate changing circumstances. Ability to manage multiple work assignments and competing priorities concurrently.
Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the ABA completed by Spring 2027.
Additional information: Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. This job is in the Excepted Service. Supervisory status: No. Represented by a union: No. Drug test: Yes. Security clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information. Position sensitivity and risk: Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk. Background check type: National security. Financial disclosure required: Yes. Occupation and job series: 0905 Attorney. Announcement number 23-11939789-7219/SEHD.
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