Job Description

Summary

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Use your expertise, critical thinking skills, and creativity to begin a career in analysis. Our officers provide timely and objective insight to U.S. officials making critical foreign policy decisions. Our unique accesses and ability to leverage emerging technology help protect our nation's interests in a fast-changing world.



Please visit cia.gov/careers, to view all job opportunities currently available.

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
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Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Duties

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CIA's Directorate of Analysis employs highly motivated officers with a range of regional and technical expertise. Analytic specialties include Cyber Threat; Economics; Leadership; Methodology; Military; Politics; Science, Technology and Weapons; and Targeting. We also hire multimedia producers, cartographers, and graphic designers.




For specific job information, including salary details, please visit: cia.gov/careers.

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 requirements information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/cia-requirements/
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Qualifications

Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.



Candidates for analytic positions should possess the following attributes:


Patriotism Integrity Strong critical thinking and communication skills (verbal and written) Commitment to objectivity Intellectual curiosity Sound judgement and interpersonal skills Ability to balance initiative and collaboration

Minimum Qualifications

Commitment to CIA's mission Understanding of foreign affairs and US strategic priorities Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

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Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited institution At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

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Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.


Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.


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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

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


For more information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/.

Required Documents

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For further information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/.



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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.


Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/, where you can read more about these positions and express your interest in up to four jobs. Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to

MyLINK

, which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself.






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Agency contact information

Central Intelligence Agency
Website
https://cia.gov/careers
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Next steps

After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs. See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
10/01/2025 to 09/30/2026
Salary
$78,083 to - $170,820 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 8 - 15
Location
many vacancies in the following location:
Washington, 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)
0132 Intelligence Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)
Trust determination process
National security Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
26-12846760
Control number
851782400