Economists working in regional offices focus on a range of macroeconomic and microeconomic issues facing the country or region they cover, while economists working transnational issues take a broader, global approach to such matters and tend to delve more deeply into technical details. You may also assess illicit financial activities, including terrorist and criminal networks, money laundering, or foreign corruption.
Opportunities exist for foreign and domestic travel, language training, analytic and management training and assignments to other offices in the Agency and throughout the US Government.
Major Duties
As an Economic Analyst for the CIA, you will assess foreign economic, trade, and financial interests that affect US security interests.
Economists working in regional offices focus on a range of macroeconomic and microeconomic issues facing the country or region they cover, while economists working transnational issues take a broader, global approach to such matters and tend to delve more deeply into technical details. You may also assess illicit financial activities, including terrorist and criminal networks, money laundering, or foreign corruption.
Opportunities exist for foreign and domestic travel, language training, analytic and management training and assignments to other offices in the Agency and throughout the US Government.
US citizenship required (dual national US citizens are eligible).
All positions require relocation to the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
All applicants must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
All applicants must generally not have used illegal drugs within the last twelve months. The issue of illegal drug use prior to twelve months ago is carefully evaluated during the medical and security processing.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in one of the following fields or related studies:
Economics (preferred).
Finance.
Business Administration.
International Management.
GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale is preferred.
Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Desired Qualifications:
Interest in international affairs.
Awareness of US 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:
Economics (preferred).
Finance.
Business Administration.
International Management.
GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale is preferred.
Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
A cover letter in which you specify your qualifications for one or more positions. Please address why you want to work in this role and what differentiates you from other applicants
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