Science, Technology, and Weapons Analyst

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

Clarification from the agency

US Citizens (dual national US citizens are eligible). This job requires a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.

Duties

You will draw upon your technical expertise to evaluate the threat that a weapon or technology might present to US 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 US 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

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, or experience in one or more of these fields:
- 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.
GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale.
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, or experience in one or more of these fields:
- 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.
GPA of at least 3.0 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.

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Agency contact information

Human Resources

Email: CAREERS@ucia.gov

Address: Central Intelligence Agency
Mail Not Accepted
Washington, DC 20505
US

Next steps

Our goal is to respond to each applicant within a 45 day period. However, the CIA receives thousands of applications each month and, unfortunately, we are not able to contact everyone within that timeframe. If you have not heard from us within 45 days, we will not be offering you a position at this time.

If there is interest in your application, CIA recruiters will initiate contact with you by phone or email. Emails from CIA recruiters will have a .gov extension. Please check your email spam filter settings or spam folder to ensure receipt of these emails.

Be prepared to undergo a thorough background investigation examining your life's history, your character, trustworthiness, reliability and soundness of judgment. We also examine your freedom from conflicting allegiances, potential to be coerced, and willingness and ability to abide by regulations governing the use, handling and the protection of sensitive information. The Agency uses the polygraph to check the veracity of this information. The hiring process also includes a thorough mental and physical medical examination in relation to performing essential job functions.

Required Documents

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The following items must be attached to your on-line application (PDF format preferred):

Resume
Unofficial transcripts for all degrees
A cover letter in which you specify your qualifications for one or more analytic positions. Please address why you want to work as an analyst and what differentiates you from other applicants

Two (2) different writing samples, three to five pages (3-5) each, single-spaced PDF. Submit papers that showcase your writing style, research abilities and critical thinking skills. Subject matter should focus on your current areas of expertise that relate to your interest in positions at the CIA. You can excerpt longer papers.

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

Help

To be considered for CIA employment, you must apply online at https://www.cia.gov/careers

Search over 100 Careers or View all Jobs to see our employment opportunities.

For more information about what to do before, during, and after you apply for a job at CIA, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers

Agency contact information

Human Resources

Email: CAREERS@ucia.gov

Address: Central Intelligence Agency
Mail Not Accepted
Washington, DC 20505
US

Next steps

Our goal is to respond to each applicant within a 45 day period. However, the CIA receives thousands of applications each month and, unfortunately, we are not able to contact everyone within that timeframe. If you have not heard from us within 45 days, we will not be offering you a position at this time.

If there is interest in your application, CIA recruiters will initiate contact with you by phone or email. Emails from CIA recruiters will have a .gov extension. Please check your email spam filter settings or spam folder to ensure receipt of these emails.

Be prepared to undergo a thorough background investigation examining your life's history, your character, trustworthiness, reliability and soundness of judgment. We also examine your freedom from conflicting allegiances, potential to be coerced, and willingness and ability to abide by regulations governing the use, handling and the protection of sensitive information. The Agency uses the polygraph to check the veracity of this information. The hiring process also includes a thorough mental and physical medical examination in relation to performing essential job functions.