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Cyber Threat Analyst

Central Intelligence Agency
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Summary

Cyber Threat Analysts conduct analysis, digital forensics, and targeting to identify and counter foreign cyber threats against U.S. information systems, infrastructure, and cyber-related interests.

Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
10/01/2024 to 01/27/2025
Salary
$66,061 to - $191,900 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 8 - 15
Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
Washington DC, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
24-12182663-6868/AHD
Control number
756728400

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Duties

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As a Cyber Threat Analyst at CIA, you will conduct all-source analysis, digital forensics, and targeting to identify, monitor, and counter threats posed by foreign cyber actors against US information systems, critical infrastructure, and cyber-related interests. Analysts will apply their scientific and technical knowledge to solve complex intelligence problems, produce short-term and long-term written assessments, and brief U.S. policymakers and the U.S. cyber defense community.

You will have the opportunity to maintain and broaden your professional ties throughout your career through academic study, collaboration with Intelligence Community peers, and attendance at professional meetings.

Opportunities exist for foreign and domestic travel, language training, and analytic tradecraft and management training. You will have an opportunity to develop deep substantive expertise and participate in broadening assignments with other offices in the Agency and across the U.S. Government.

Requirements

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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

  • 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
  • Interest in international affairs
  • Awareness of U.S. national security interests
  • 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

Education

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

How you will be evaluated

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

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications of the specific position to which you are applying. For further information about this position, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/cyber-threat-analyst/.

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