*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

Central Intelligence Agency

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