Technical Targeting Analysts evaluate data across a variety of specialized technical areas to provide insights that drive decision-making for operations.
Summary
Technical Targeting Analysts evaluate data across a variety of specialized technical areas to provide insights that drive decision-making for operations.
Technical Targeting Analysts use data science and analysis methods to improve how we gather and study information. They rely on data to spot patterns and key insights in large, varied sets of information. The role requires a strong background in data science, problem solving, and data analysis, plus the ability to learn and adopt new technologies and methods quickly, and strong communication skills to explain the details of their work for different audiences.
Technical Targeting Analysts may work alongside officers from other areas of CIA or the Intelligence Community to provide direct targeting analysis.
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
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.
All Directorate of Science and Technology candidates are expected to be effective in a mission-focused environment by:
Displaying interpersonal and team-oriented skills to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrating an ability to think critically towards solving complex problems
Applying and improving technical aptitude
Demonstrating strong organizational and planning skills,
Demonstrating effective written and verbal communication and an ability to convey complex concepts to all audiences
Demonstrating integrity, judgment, initiative and creativity
In addition, TTA Officers will have skills, experience, and interest in one or more of the following areas:
Processing, manipulating, and/or analyzing large datasets, including raw and unstructured data sources
Data Analytics
Signal Processing and Analysis
Telecommunications networks/voice data communications
Social Network Analysis
Geospatial Modeling
Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and background investigation, and relocation to the Washington Metropolitan area
Desired Qualifications
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
Data analytics
Econometrics, mathematical modeling, or geospatial modeling
Gaming and modeling
Internet/web technology
Mathematical analysis
Network security and engineering
Signal processing and analysis
Social network analysis
Statistical operations research
Survey research, design, and analysis
Telecommunications networks/voice data communications
Self-starter attitude with initiative
Creative
Strong interpersonal and communications skills
Strong analytic and research skills
Education
A bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM discipline
GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (if less than 10 years relevant experience)
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.
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.
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
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
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.
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.
This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/, 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.
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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.
This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/, 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.
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.
