As a Science, Technology, and Weapons (STW) Analyst at CIA, you will apply your scientific and technical expertise to analyze foreign weapons development, weapons proliferation, cyber warfare, and emerging technologies.
You will work closely with regional specialists, military analysts, collection officers, and other Intelligence Community professionals to provide accurate, all-source estimates of foreign intentions and capabilities to senior decision makers.STW Analysts draw upon their technical expertise to evaluate the threat that a weapon or technology might present to U.S.
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You will communicate your findings to policy and operational decision makers via a broad range of written intelligence products and verbal presentations.
You will need to use your technical expertise, initiative, creativity, critical thinking, and strong communication and interpersonal skills on a daily basis to solve complex intelligence problems and drive intelligence collection efforts.Opportunities exist for foreign and domestic travel, language training, analytic and management training, and assignments to other offices in the Agency and throughout the U.S.
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Agency analysts are encouraged to maintain and broaden professional ties through academic study, contacts, and attendance at professional meetings.
You may also choose to pursue additional studies in fields relevant to your areas of responsibility.Who You’ll Work WithAt the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), we recognize our Nation’s strength comes from the diversity of its people.
People from a broad range of backgrounds and viewpoints work at CIA, and our diverse teams are the reason we can keep our country safe.What You’ll GetOur benefitssupport every aspect of a working professional’s life, including health and wellness, time off, family, finances, and continuing education.
Our programs include highly sought-after government health benefits, flexible schedules, sick leave, and childcare.
In some cases, we also offer sign-on incentives and cover moving expenses if you relocate.As a CIA employee, you’ll also get the satisfaction of knowing your work is part of something bigger than yourself.
Our work is driven by onemission: to keep our Nation safe.
Every day is an opportunity to enhance U.S.
national security.LocationMcLean, VirginiaMinimum QualificationsA bachelor’s or master’s degree in one of the following fields or related studies:Aerospace engineeringBioengineering/biomedical engineeringBiological sciencesBiotechnology and microbiologyChemical engineeringChemistryComputer engineeringComputer scienceElectrical engineeringMathematicsMechanical engineeringNuclear engineeringPhysical sciencesPhysicsRemote sensing/GISAt least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scaleStrong critical thinking and problem-solving skillsAbility to meet theminimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S.
citizenship and a background investigationDesired QualificationsInterest in international affairsAwareness of US national security interestsForeign language capabilityStrong verbal presentation skillsDemonstrated ability to write clear, concise textResearch experience in international affairsAbility to work in a team environmentInterest in a career that requires regular writing assignmentsWhat You’ll Need to ApplyResumeUnofficial transcripts for all degreesA cover letter specifying your qualifications for one or more analytic positions.
Please address why you want to work as an analyst and what differentiates you from other applicants.Two (2) different writing samples, three to five pages (3-5) each, single-spaced PDF.
Submit papers that showcase your writing style, research abilities and critical thinking skills.
Subject matter should focus on your current areas of expertise that relate to your interest in positions at the CIA.
You can excerpt longer papers.Apply at https://www.Cia.Gov/careers/jobs/science-technology-and-weapons-analyst/