Summary

Technical Targeting Analysts evaluate data across a variety of specialized technical areas to provide insights that drive decision-making for operations.

Duties

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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.

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 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:

• Computer programming (e.g., Python, SQL, C++, C, Java, Matlab)
• 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.

Benefits

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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.

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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.