Cyber Threat Analyst
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Salary$64k – $158k
LocationWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 1, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Interest in international affairs
Awareness of U.S. national security interests
Ability to work under tight deadlines
Excellent analytic abilities and relevant experience
Strong critical thinking, problem solving skills, and ability to think creatively
Foreign language proficiency
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
U.S. citizenship
Background investigation
Summary
Cyber Threat Analysts assess foreign cyber intentions and capabilities to support U.S. national security interests.
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. 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.
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.
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Interest in international affairs
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Awareness of U.S. national security interests
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Ability to work under tight deadlines
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Excellent analytic abilities and relevant experience
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Strong critical thinking, problem solving skills, and ability to think creatively
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Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
Desired Qualifications
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Foreign language proficiency
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Strong verbal presentation skills
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Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise text
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Research experience in international affairs
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Ability to work in a team environment
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Interest in a career that requires regular writing assignments
Education
A mix of international and technical studies, to include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the following fields:
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International Relations, Foreign Affairs, or Security Studies
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Cyber Security
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Computer Science
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Digital Forensics
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Telecommunications
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Information Assurances
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At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred
How you will be evaluated
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Required documents
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How to apply
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