The Central Intelligence Agency's mission: We are the eyes and the ears of the nation and, at times, its hidden hand. We accomplish the mission by collecting intelligence that matters; providing relevant, timely, and objective all-source analysis; conducting covert action at the direction of the President to preempt threats or achieve United States policy objectives. Applicants must have U.S. citizenship and the ability to successfully complete medical examinations and security procedures including a polygraph interview. Applicants must apply on the CIA website, www.cia.gov, in order to be considered for any position.