Cyber Threat Analyst

Cyber Threat Analysts assess foreign cyber intentions and capabilities to support U.S. national security interests.

As a Cyber Threat Analyst at CIA, you will analyze foreign cyber intentions and capabilities to support U.S. national security interests.

You will identify, monitor, and counter threats against US information systems and critical infrastructure. You will produce tactical and strategic written assessments and brief U.S. policymakers.

You will have opportunities for foreign and domestic travel and language study. You will receive tradecraft and leadership training while increasing your substantive expertise through academic study, collaboration with Intelligence Community peers, and professional conferences. You may also participate in broadening assignments within the Agency and across the U.S. Government.

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 information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/

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.

Interest in international affairs

Awareness of U.S. national security interests

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Excellent analytic abilities and relevant experience

Strong critical thinking, problem solving skills, and ability to think creatively

Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Desired Qualifications

• Foreign language proficiency
• Strong verbal presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise text
• Research experience in international affairs
• Ability to work in a team environment Interest in a career that requires regular writing assignments

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 information, please visit: How We Hire

A mix of international and technical studies, to include a bachelor's or master's degree in the following fields:

• International Relations,
• Foreign Affairs, or Security Studies
• Cyber Security
• Computer Science
• Digital Forensics
• Telecommunications
• Information Assurances
• At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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. Learn more about federal benefits. 

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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.

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

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

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

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.

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