cia - relocation and pay match

[Terces1]

To those in the know,

Does anyone in this forum know if the cia pays for relocation w/in the U.S. if coming from a different employer to one with the agency?

Also, with the understanding that the position and experience etc.. would play a part in this answer, but generally speaking, since the agency is not on the GS scale how would they determine your wage or salary for a particular position? ie. if one is a GS 9 in another agency would that person earn a salary commensurate with the gs level? How is one's salary determined coming from a gs position to an agency position?

Thank you for any forthcoming replies.

[Mike in Cincy]

Hello,
I went through the application process with the Agency a while back (about 3 years ago) and they, at that point, did not pay for relocation to "Langley". But this was for a position with their Office of Security, so other positions may warrant a relocation allowance. As far as pay goes, they didn't tell us at the meeting how federal GS scale pay transferred. They just quoted me a salary, and asked what I thought. If you go through the process with them, at the point of interview, or even before that, they should be able to answer your questions.

[NewFedCop]

They will reimburse for moving expenses, plus what you haul in your vehicle (if you drive) plus mileage. Since you didn't specify a job, I can tell you the Police division (SPS) utilizes the GSL pay scale, your recruiter can clarify any commensurate pay questions.

[OrangeAlum2003]

I recently went through the recruitment process with the CIA. I was offered a GS-9 starting grade to enter as a collection analyst (I rescinded my application before entering duty). They do try and match salary, however. I know this because you can negotiate at which step you start within a particular grade. A friend of mine also started as GS-9 with the agency but he actually started at like a step 7. They do reimburse for moving expenses, I think up to 18,000 lbs. Another friend of mine moved from MN and the Agency paid for everything.

[snowdog650]

I recently went through the recruitment process with the CIA. I was offered a GS-9 starting grade to enter as a collection analyst (I rescinded my application before entering duty). They do try and match salary, however. I know this because you can negotiate at which step you start within a particular grade. A friend of mine also started as GS-9 with the agency but he actually started at like a step 7. They do reimburse for moving expenses, I think up to 18,000 lbs. Another friend of mine moved from MN and the Agency paid for everything.

Have things changed in the past 3 years over at the Company? I thought they did not follow the GS schedule -- or at least that's what they told me at the time -- rather they "have their own scale that is similar to the GS-scale."

Interesting ...

Either way, they do pay for up to 18,000 pounds.

[OrangeAlum2003]

Have things changed in the past 3 years over at the Company? I thought they did not follow the GS schedule -- or at least that's what they told me at the time -- rather they "have their own scale that is similar to the GS-scale."

Interesting ...

Either way, they do pay for up to 18,000 pounds.

From what I know, and it may not be much, the CIA is not bound by the same strictures regarding pay schedule and advancement that other agencies are. What I can tell you with absolutely certainty is that I was offered a position with the CIA as a collection analyst at a "GS-9" level. That is exactly what it said on my official offer letter. Now whether the CIA "GS-9" is equivalent in terms of salary, advancement, etc. as any government agency, I'm not sure. As I said earlier, a friend of mine started on with the agency as a political analyst about 4 months ago (currently in CAP) and they offered him slight more than they offered me. I think he got a GS-9 step 7 making his starting pay slightly over 50K (My offer was slightly over 48,000). I don't know what this all really means, but they do use the terminology GS when giving offers of employment.