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Cyber Threat Analyst

Central Intelligence Agency · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations · Washington, District of Columbia

Federal agencyGS-08
At a glance

A job with Central Intelligence Agency in Washington, District of Columbia. It pays $63,940$158,322 per year at grade GS-08. Applications close on Jan 31, 2027 — 137 days left.

Working pattern
On site
Who can apply
Competitive service, Excepted service, Open to the public
Clearance
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Main duties

  • As a Cyber Threat Analyst at CIA, you will analyze foreign cyber intentions and capabilities to support U.S. national security interests.
  • You will identify, monitor, and counter threats against US information systems and critical infrastructure.
  • You will produce tactical and strategic written assessments and brief U.S. policymakers.
  • You will have opportunities for foreign and domestic travel and language study.
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About the role

Cyber Threat Analysts assess foreign cyber intentions and capabilities to support U.S. national security interests.

What you will do

  • As a Cyber Threat Analyst at CIA, you will analyze foreign cyber intentions and capabilities to support U.S. national security interests.
  • You will identify, monitor, and counter threats against US information systems and critical infrastructure.
  • You will produce tactical and strategic written assessments and brief U.S. policymakers.
  • You will have opportunities for foreign and domestic travel and language study.
  • You will receive tradecraft and leadership training while increasing your substantive expertise through academic study, collaboration with Intelligence Community peers, and professional conferences.
  • You may also participate in broadening assignments within the Agency and across the U.S. Government.

Education

A mix of international and technical studies, to include a bachelor's or master's degree in the following fields: International Relations, Foreign Affairs, or Security Studies Cyber Security Computer Science Digital Forensics Telecommunications Information Assurances At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred

How you will be evaluated

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Documents you must provide

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What to expect next

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.

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