Central Intelligence Agency
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Specialist
Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Specialist
EEO Specialists ensure CIA is compliant with all applicable Federal laws, Executive Orders and Regulations, allowing CIA to remain an employer of choice and inclusive and welcoming to all employees.Full-Time*Higher starting salary possible depending on experience levelU.S. citizens (dual U.S. citizens also eligible)At least 18 years of ageWilling to move to the Washington, DC areaAble to complete security and medical evaluationsEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) Specialists serve as subject-matter experts with a deep understanding of EEO issues and compliance requirements. The individual will work within the Agency’s Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) to ensure compliance with EEO laws, regulations, and practices central to the formal EEO complaint process. These officers typically serve as part of OEEO’s Counselor and Investigator cadre or as members of the front office team helping to drive the broader EEO program. They also often participate in outreach and education initiatives aimed at generating greater awareness of EEO topics across the Agency. CIA is dedicated to ensuring that the Agency meets the six essential elements of a Model EEO Program as defined by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).Responsibilities of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Specialist may include:Providing EEO counseling or investigative services to a diverse Agency workforce, including offering advice-only sessions when applicable, working across boundaries to resolve complaints, and conducting inquiries as needed.Ensuring timely processing of complaints, including collecting information and preparing reports in support of cases.Working with OEEO leadership to help identify, design, and execute strategies to enhance CIA’s EEO Program.Conducting trainings and briefings to raise awareness about EEO issues Agency-wide.Establishing, maintaining, and improving internal controls and administrative procedures and systems for formal and informal EEO complaints.Helping OEEO develop policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures to advance the office mission.Managing the collection and reporting of statistical data regarding the discrimination complaint process.Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, products based on OEEO standard operating procedures.This position requires a commitment to serve where mission needs are located. You must maintain an ongoing readiness to travel to meet short and long-term organizational requirements.Who You’ll Work With
At the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), we recognize our Nation’s strength comes from the diversity of its people. People from a broad range of backgrounds and viewpoints work at CIA, and our diverse teams are the reason we can keep our country safe.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is a principle that asserts all people should have the right to work and advance on the basis of merit and ability. CIA’s Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) serves as an Enterprise Function responsible for enforcing Federal Laws and Regulations that prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace.Our benefits support every aspect of a working professional’s life, including health and wellness, time off, family, finances, and continuing education. Our programs include highly sought-after government health benefits, flexible schedules, sick leave, and childcare. In some cases, we also offer sign-on incentives and cover moving expenses if you relocate.As a CIA employee, you’ll also get the satisfaction of knowing your work is part of something bigger than yourself. Our work is driven by one mission: to keep our Nation safe. Every day is an opportunity to enhance U.S. national security.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or certification in employment law or a minimum of 10 years specialized and related work experience serving as a subject matter expert in EEO or employment law.GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4-point scale is preferred, but exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances.Excellent verbal, quantitative, and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills.Working knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies of Equal Employment and Civil Rights programs that guide the EEO complaint process.Working knowledge of an organization’s policies and practices to identify systemic equal employment problems.Ability to provide consulting services to managers regarding issues relating to the complaint process.Ability to verbally communicate complex issues clearly to provide recommendations on program operations.Highly motivated self-starter, who is flexible, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team.Willing to take on additional duties related to the Equal Employment Opportunity field, as well as become a subject matter expert in a specific EEO area.Willing to travel domestically and overseas.EEO certifications as either a Counselor or Investigator.
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EEO Specialists ensure CIA is compliant with all applicable Federal laws, Executive Orders and Regulations, allowing CIA to remain an employer of choice and inclusive and welcoming to all employees.Full-Time*Higher starting salary possible depending on experience levelU.S. citizens (dual U.S. citizens also eligible)At least 18 years of ageWilling to move to the Washington, DC areaAble to complete security and medical evaluationsEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) Specialists serve as subject-matter experts with a deep understanding of EEO issues and compliance requirements. The individual will work within the Agency’s Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) to ensure compliance with EEO laws, regulations, and practices central to the formal EEO complaint process. These officers typically serve as part of OEEO’s Counselor and Investigator cadre or as members of the front office team helping to drive the broader EEO program. They also often participate in outreach and education initiatives aimed at generating greater awareness of EEO topics across the Agency. CIA is dedicated to ensuring that the Agency meets the six essential elements of a Model EEO Program as defined by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).Responsibilities of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Specialist may include:Providing EEO counseling or investigative services to a diverse Agency workforce, including offering advice-only sessions when applicable, working across boundaries to resolve complaints, and conducting inquiries as needed.Ensuring timely processing of complaints, including collecting information and preparing reports in support of cases.Working with OEEO leadership to help identify, design, and execute strategies to enhance CIA’s EEO Program.Conducting trainings and briefings to raise awareness about EEO issues Agency-wide.Establishing, maintaining, and improving internal controls and administrative procedures and systems for formal and informal EEO complaints.Helping OEEO develop policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures to advance the office mission.Managing the collection and reporting of statistical data regarding the discrimination complaint process.Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, products based on OEEO standard operating procedures.This position requires a commitment to serve where mission needs are located. You must maintain an ongoing readiness to travel to meet short and long-term organizational requirements.Who You’ll Work With
At the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), we recognize our Nation’s strength comes from the diversity of its people. People from a broad range of backgrounds and viewpoints work at CIA, and our diverse teams are the reason we can keep our country safe.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is a principle that asserts all people should have the right to work and advance on the basis of merit and ability. CIA’s Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) serves as an Enterprise Function responsible for enforcing Federal Laws and Regulations that prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace.Our benefits support every aspect of a working professional’s life, including health and wellness, time off, family, finances, and continuing education. Our programs include highly sought-after government health benefits, flexible schedules, sick leave, and childcare. In some cases, we also offer sign-on incentives and cover moving expenses if you relocate.As a CIA employee, you’ll also get the satisfaction of knowing your work is part of something bigger than yourself. Our work is driven by one mission: to keep our Nation safe. Every day is an opportunity to enhance U.S. national security.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or certification in employment law or a minimum of 10 years specialized and related work experience serving as a subject matter expert in EEO or employment law.GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4-point scale is preferred, but exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances.Excellent verbal, quantitative, and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills.Working knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies of Equal Employment and Civil Rights programs that guide the EEO complaint process.Working knowledge of an organization’s policies and practices to identify systemic equal employment problems.Ability to provide consulting services to managers regarding issues relating to the complaint process.Ability to verbally communicate complex issues clearly to provide recommendations on program operations.Highly motivated self-starter, who is flexible, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team.Willing to take on additional duties related to the Equal Employment Opportunity field, as well as become a subject matter expert in a specific EEO area.Willing to travel domestically and overseas.EEO certifications as either a Counselor or Investigator.
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