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Science Technology & Weapons Analyst

Central Intelligence Agency
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Summary

Science, Technology, and Weapons Analysts analyze foreign weapons development and proliferation, cyber warfare, emerging technologies, and foreign intentions and capabilities.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
10/01/2024 to 01/27/2025
Salary
$90,672 to - $172,075 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 8 - 15
Location
Many vacancies in the following 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)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
24-12182618-6863/AHD
Control number
756721200

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Duties

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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. interests. 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. Government. 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.

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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications


Desired Qualifications
  • Interest in international affairs
  • Awareness of U.S. national security interests
  • Foreign language capability
  • 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 or related studies:
    • Aerospace Engineering
    • Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering
    • Biological Sciences
    • Biotechnology and Microbiology
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Chemistry
    • Computer Engineering
    • Computer Science
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Mathematics
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Nuclear Engineering
    • Physical Sciences
    • Physics
    • Remote Sensing/GIS
  • At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale

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/science-technology-and-weapons-analyst/.

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