Technical target analyst

•Higher starting salary possible depending on experience level

Requisition Type:

Standard Hire Requisition Overview:

technical Targeting Analysts evaluate technical and scientific data to provide insights that unite technical operations and development activities to maximize intelligence collection strategies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related studies: Biology Chemistry Computer Science Cultural Anthropology Data Science Econometrics Engineering disciplines (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear etc.) Geospatial Modeling Materials Science Mathematics/Statistics Physics Psychology Sociology Forensics (digital forensics, forensic science, and technology) At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in one or more of the following areas: Data analytics Econometrics, mathematical modeling, or geospatial modeling Gaming and modeling Internet/web technology Mathematical analysis Network security and engineering Signal processing and analysis Social network analysis Statistical operations research Survey research, design, and analysis Telecommunications networks/voice data communications Self-starter attitude with initiative Creative Strong interpersonal and communications skills Strong analytic and research skills

Requisition Details:

As a technical Targeting Analyst at CIA, you will enable the Agency to collect intelligence against our nation's highest priority threats in a global environment that is often hostile, fast paced, and technologically savvy. technical Targeting Analysts evaluate technical and scientific data to provide insights that unite technical operations and technical development activities to maximize intelligence collection strategies. Using your research and critical thinking skills, as well as your writing and briefing abilities on both current and longer-term intelligence studies, you will analyze critical data, inform senior officials, and steer intelligence operations. An ability to identify and assess entities, vulnerabilities, and technological trends to enable new collection operations that answer critical intelligence issues is vital to this work. Technical Targeting Analysts also apply their skills to uncovering and disrupting threats to CIA's mission. This requires strong analytic, research, and investigative skills combined with an aptitude for and interest in technical and scientific topics, personal initiative, and a bias for collaboration. Opportunities may exist for foreign travel, technical and management training, and assignments in other offices within the CIA. Advanced training will be provided in analytical tools and methodologies, as well as a variety of technologies.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$69,923.00 - $185,234.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location:

In person