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Summary

Military Analysts provide unique insights on foreign military forces, their structure, capabilities, doctrine, weapons systems, plans, and tactics, as well as on global strategic military trends.

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
10/01/2025 to 09/30/2026
Salary
$63,307 to - $156,755 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 8 - 15
Location
many vacancies in the following location:
Washington, 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
26-12842424
Control number
851639900

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Duties

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As a Military Analyst at CIA, you'll provide U.S. policymakers with analysis of foreign military forces, their structure, capabilities, doctrine, weapons systems, plans and tactics, as well as on global strategic military trends. Analysts frequently provide briefings and written analysis to senior military leaders. You'll work closely with other CIA analysts and Intelligence Community members to produce timely and accurate all-source analysis.

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/cia-requirements/

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.

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 and/or military history
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Interest in a career that requires regular writing assignments
  • Previous military experience as a Military Analyst or Foreign Area Specialist/Officer (FAO)
  • Experience in order of battle - database development
  • Experience with unique datasets and analytic tools

Education

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following fields:
    • Military History
    • National Security
    • International Relations
    • Defense Studies
    • Political Science
    • War Studies
  • At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale preferred

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.

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/.

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