Data is a cornerstone to our Nation's security. As a Data Lifecycle Specialist, you will empower CIA's ability to unlock the full potential of data through effective data management strategies that drive discoverability, dissemination, and intelligence delivery. Learn more at cia.gov/careers. | Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

Thirty-six years after he was arrested and convicted, the most successful double-agent to ever work inside the Central Intelligence Agency died this week at the Federal Correctional Institution at Cumberland, Maryland. From 1985, when he began selling secrets to the Soviet Union, Aldrich Hazen Ames compromised over 100 CIA operations, enabled the execution of ten high-level sources, and helped plant disinformation which made its way to three United States presidents. An official investigation co

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Today we kick off #InsideCIA – a new series that will take you inside Langley to better understand the Agency's diverse work, people, and career opportunities. For those who may not know, #CIA is made up of five broad disciplines, known as directorates, each of which contribute a unique set of capabilities to support our vital mission. Each month between now and December, we'll introduce you to one of #TheDirectorates: Operations, Science & Technology, Analysis, Digital Innovation, and Support.