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Cyber Targeter

Central Intelligence Agency
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Summary

Cyber Targeters leverage advanced tools, datasets, and methods to identify and assess individuals, computer networks, emerging threats, and collection opportunities to advance CIA's cyber mission.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
10/01/2024 to 01/27/2025
Salary
$72,965 - $128,956 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 12
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
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
24-12198861-7204/DIHD
Control number
759320000

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Duties

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As a Cyber Targeter at CIA, you will effectively leverage the most advanced cyber tools, datasets, and methodologies to analyze all-source information, generate operational leads, drive successful operations, disrupt threats, and advance CIA's cyber mission priorities. Cyber Targeters are investigative, pragmatic, and mission driven. Working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you will identify the individuals, computer networks, emerging threats, cyber vulnerabilities, and collection opportunities that will transform intelligence and advance US national security interests in the cyber domain.

Opportunities may exist for domestic and foreign travel, as well as technical and specialized training.

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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • And/or at least (5) years of professional experience working across one or more of the following technical and/or analytic disciplines:
    • Computer/Digital Forensics
    • Cyber Security
    • Internet/Web Technology
    • Information Science/Systems
    • Network Security & Engineering
    • Social Network Analysis
    • Emerging Technologies
    • Data Analytics
  • Strong critical thinking skills; advanced research skills; excellent analytic abilities
  • Works well independently and in a team environment
  • Inquisitive and investigative
  • Action-oriented and results-driven
  • Ability to successfully navigate the Internet and mobile environment
  • Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous Intelligence Community experience
  • Advanced STEM degree, preferably in one of the previously identified fields/disciplines
  • Foreign language skills for qualifying languages on the Foreign Language Hiring Priority List
  • Experience with programming and algorithmic techniques

Education

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a STEM discipline, preferably in one of the following disciplines:
    • Computer Science
    • Computer Engineering
    • Network Security/Engineering
    • Cyber Security
    • Computer/Digital Forensics
    • Information Science/Systems
  • At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred

How you will be evaluated

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

For more information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/cyber-targeter/.

Central Intelligence Agency

We are the Nation's first line of defense, and we have a mission for you. Join us as we leverage the power of information to keep our Nation safe by collecting foreign intelligence, producing objective all-source analysis, conducting covert action at the president's direction, and safeguarding secrets that protect the United States.Our workforce is our strength. CIA is a place that values people with different backgrounds and perspectives. The goal being to create a community that fosters a sense of belonging in a way that enriches officers and empowers them to advance CIA's mission.

Read more about life at CIA here: https://www.cia.gov/careers/working-at-cia/

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