Cyber Threat Analyst

Washington, DC, United States

Summary

Cyber Threat Analysts conduct analysis, digital forensics, and targeting to identify and counter foreign cyber threats against U.S. information systems, infrastructure, and cyber-related interests.

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Overview

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

10/01/2023 to 09/30/2024

Salary

$62,733 - $183,500 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 8 - 15

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Location

Washington DC, 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

Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Trust determination process

National security

Announcement number

24-12182663-6868/AHD

Control number

756728400

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This job is open to

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current excepted service federal employees.

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Duties

As a Cyber Threat Analyst at CIA, you will conduct all-source analysis, digital forensics, and targeting to identify, monitor, and counter threats posed by foreign cyber actors against US information systems, critical infrastructure, and cyber-related interests. Analysts will apply their scientific and technical knowledge to solve complex intelligence problems, produce short-term and long-term written assessments, and brief U.S. policymakers and the U.S. cyber defense community.

You will have the opportunity to maintain and broaden your professional ties throughout your career through academic study, collaboration with Intelligence Community peers, and attendance at professional meetings.

Opportunities exist for foreign and domestic travel, language training, and analytic tradecraft and management training. You will have an opportunity to develop deep substantive expertise and participate in broadening assignments with other offices in the Agency and across the U.S. Government.

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Requirements

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 information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Excellent analytic abilities and relevant experience

Strong critical thinking, problem solving skills, and ability to think creatively

Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Desired Qualifications

Interest in international affairs

Awareness of U.S. national security interests

Foreign language proficiency

Strong verbal presentation skills

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

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following fields:

Computer Science

Computer Engineering

Digital Forensics

Cyber Security

Telecommunications

Information Assurances

Security Studies

A mix of international and technical studies

At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications of the specific position to which you are applying. For further information about this position, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/cyber-threat-analyst/.

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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

For further information about this position, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/cyber-threat-analyst/.

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

This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/cyber-threat-analyst/, where you can read more about this position 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.

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.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Criminal history inquiries

Reasonable accommodation policy

Financial suitability

Selective Service

New employee probationary period

Signature and false statements

Privacy Act

Social security number request

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Required Documents

For further information about this position, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/cyber-threat-analyst/.

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.

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How to Apply

This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/cyber-threat-analyst/, where you can read more about this position 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

Learn more about this agency

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.

Read more

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Reasonable accommodation policy

Criminal history inquiries

Financial suitability

Selective Service

New employee probationary period

Signature and false statements

Privacy Act

Social security number request

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Overview

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

10/01/2023 to 09/30/2024

Salary

$62,733 - $183,500 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 8 - 15

Location

Washington DC, 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

Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Trust determination process

National security

Announcement number

24-12182663-6868/AHD

Control number

756728400

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/756728400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.