Extended Reality Specialist

Summary

Extended Reality Specialists apply their expertise to develop capabilities for virtual, augmented, and sensory enhanced environments using game engines, haptic devices, and/or immersive glasses.


This job is open to The public

U.S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees - Excepted service

Current excepted service federal employees.
Videos Duties

Are you looking for a challenging position that will allow you to direct the future of extended reality for the Agency and the Intelligence Community missions at-large?
Are you interested in working hands-on with cutting edge virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies?
In the role of Extended Reality Specialist you will have the opportunity to use those technologies.
You will have the opportunity to work with internal mission partners and various government organizations to meet the enduring challenges the Agency faces.


As an Extended Reality Specialist, you will use your expertise to interact with Agency officers, researchers, and developers to create methods to extend and immerse individuals in their environments.
You will have the opportunity to showcase your technical expertise and program management skills to influence the Agency's technology, while also providing you with the ability to stay abreast of all pertinent AR/VR technologies.
This includes, but is not limited to, AR/VR headsets, software development, and cloud infrastructure.


Extended Reality Specialists are proactive and effective team players who support components from across the Agency.
Your unique skills and experience will be utilized in full to serve our country and aid in collecting valuable intelligence.


Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
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, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
For further requirements information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/requirements/ Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Experience in a STEM field, such as:
Electrical engineering Mathematics/applied mathematics Physics/applied physics Mechanical engineering Computer engineering/computer science Software engineering Aerospace/aeronautical engineering Statistics/actual mathematics Robotics Artificial intelligence/machine learning Computational engineering Experience with various game engines Good fundamental understanding of a range of AI techniques and ability to match techniques to problems Creativity Initiative Integrity Leadership abilities Problem-solving skills Ability to work in a diverse team environment Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation Desired QualificationsAdvanced degree in an engineering or computational science equivalent field or sub-field Without previous work experience, a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is strongly desired.
Experience working with data rich problems through research or programs Experience with computer programming or user experience/user interface Experience working with haptic devices and AR/VR devices Ability to work across, and help guide, diverse teams including leveraging best commercial and industrial capability Ability to successfully complete projects with large or incomplete data, to tackle hard problems and provide solutions Education Bachelor's degree, preferably in a quantitative science, engineering, or other science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) related field At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.


For more information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/extended-reality-specialist/.
Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.


Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.


For further information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/extended-reality-specialist/.


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.


Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply

This post is for viewing purposes only.
To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/extended-reality-specialist/, where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs.
Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to MyLINK, which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself.


Agency contact information

Central Intelligence Agency

Website

https://cia.gov/careers

Next steps

After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs.
See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information.
Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.


Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request Required Documents

For further information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/extended-reality-specialist/.


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.


Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.


How to Apply

This post is for viewing purposes only.
To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/extended-reality-specialist/, where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs.
Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to MyLINK, which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself.


Agency contact information

Central Intelligence Agency

Website

https://cia.gov/careers

Next steps

After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs.
See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information.


Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request