Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

📍 Washington, District of Columbia · 🏛 Central Intelligence Agency · 💰 $133,142–$158,322 per year · 🎓 GS 12–15 · 🧭 Physician Assistant (0603) · ⏳ Closes Jan 31, 2027 · 81 days left · 🗓 Posted Sep 1, 2026
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Job details at a glance

AgencyCentral Intelligence Agency
DepartmentOther Agencies and Independent Organizations
LocationWashington, District of Columbia
Salary$133,142–$158,322 per year
GradeGS 12–15
ScheduleFull-time
Occupation seriesPhysician Assistant (0603)
Openingsmany
Hiring pathsCompetitive service, Excepted service, Open to the public
PostedSep 1, 2026
Application deadlineJan 31, 2027
Telework eligibleNo
Remote jobNo
Security clearanceSensitive Compartmented Information
Relocation expenses reimbursedYes
Promotion potential15
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About this job

Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners work with highly motivated individuals to deliver medical care in challenging and unique settings.

Duties

As a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner for CIA, you will work with highly motivated individuals to deliver quality healthcare in challenging and austere environments with limited resources. Your duties will include: Treating illness, injuries, and medical emergencies to include trauma stabilization Establishing and operating remote independent duty clinics including performing logistical and administrative functions. Conducting physical examinations and interpretation of diagnostic testing Providing didactic and practical instruction in various levels of medical care to include field medicine, and Tactical Combat Casualty care. You will be required to carry medical equipment from one location to another on foot in austere foreign environments and may work with host-country personnel, often as the sole provider. You should be comfortable operating independently with a minimal amount of key medical supplies and without direct physician oversight. While the initial assignment is located in the Washington, DC area, candidates will become part of a deploying team serving abroad in various locations for the beginning of their career. All candidates will be required to serve a one-year unaccompanied assignment at some point, but will also have the opportunity to relocate with immediate family to an assorted choice of locations abroad to serve in a more clinical setting. As part of our team, you will receive excellent benefits and a variety of medical and non-medical training will be provided. You will be eligible for an annual retention bonus of 10% of base pay after completing 12 months of qualifying service, based on annual review. Additional incentive pay is possible based on assignment and duties.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Five years of relevant experience working as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to include military service, civilian emergency medicine department, or extensive experience practicing in remote or austere environments. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation Desired Qualifications: Military service Strong interest in international affairs Foreign language proficiency

Education

Master's degree from an AAPA-approved program and/or NP program Current NCCPA certification for PAs, AANPCB or ANCC certification for NPs including ability to practice in a full-scope primary care/acute care setting

Evaluations

For further information about this position, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/.

How to apply

This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/, 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.

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Required documents

For further information about this position, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/.

What to expect next

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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does this Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $133,142–$158,322 per year (GS 12–15).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Jan 31, 2027 — 81 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Washington, District of Columbia with the Central Intelligence Agency.

How do I apply?

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Data: USAJobs (U.S. Office of Personnel Management), retrieved 2026-11-11 · Announcement 26-13015207 · Official announcement. FederalJobs is unofficial and is not affiliated with OPM or the agency.
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