Political Analyst

Political Analyst Central Intelligence Agency - 4.2 Washington, DC Job Details Full-time $63,940 - $158,322 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Leadership training provided Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Bilingual Writing skills Master's degree in international relations Research Master's degree Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree in political science Master's degree in political science International Relations Leadership Foreign policy Entry level Political Science Full Job Description •Higher starting salary possible depending on experience level

Requisition Type:

Standard Hire Requisition Overview:

Political Analysts support US policymakers by producing written and oral assessments of the domestic politics, foreign policy, stability, and social issues of foreign governments and entities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or master's degree in: International Affairs Political Science At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Desired Qualifications:

Deep regional or functional expertise, including travel or residency in the region Strong verbal presentation skills Awareness of U.S. national security interests Foreign language capability Proficiency in at least one language pertinent to area expertise 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

Requisition Details:

As a Political Analyst at CIA, you will support US policymakers by producing and delivering written and oral assessments of the domestic politics, foreign policy, stability, and social issues of foreign governments and entities. Political Analysts examine actors' goals and motivations, culture, values, history, society, decisionmaking processes, and ideologies and their implications for U.S. national security. 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.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$63,940.00 - $158,322.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person