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Summary
Science, Technology, and Weapons Analysts analyze foreign weapons development and proliferation, cyber warfare, emerging technologies, and foreign intentions and capabilities.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
12/23/2021 to 12/22/2022
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Salary
$58,070 - $172,500 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 8 - 15
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Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
15 - GS 8/3 to GS 15/10
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Announcement number
DEST-11269316-22-CB
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Control number
628604500
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
U.S. citizens (dual-national U.S. citizens are eligible). This job requires a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
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Duties
Science, Technology, and Weapons Analysts draw upon their technical expertise to evaluate the threat that a weapon or technology might present to U.S. interests. You will communicate your findings to policy and operational decision makers via a broad range of written intelligence products and verbal presentations. You will need to use your technical expertise, initiative, creativity, critical thinking, and strong communication and interpersonal skills on a daily basis to solve complex intelligence problems and drive intelligence collection efforts.
Opportunities exist for foreign and domestic travel, language training, analytic and management training, and assignments to other offices in the Agency and throughout the U.S. Government. Agency analysts are encouraged to maintain and broaden professional ties through academic study, contacts, and attendance at professional meetings. You may also choose to pursue additional studies in fields relevant to your areas of responsibility.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must apply online, while in the United States.
- You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national U.S. 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.
- CIA is a drug-free workforce. The issue of illegal drug use is carefully evaluated during the medical and security processing.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following fields or related studies:
- Aerospace engineering
- Bioengineering/biomedical engineering
- Biological sciences
- Biotechnology and microbiology
- Chemical engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer engineering
- Computer science
- Electrical engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical engineering
- Nuclear engineering
- Physical sciences
- Physics
- Remote sensing/GIS
- At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
- Interest in international affairs
- Awareness of US national security interests
- Foreign language capability
- 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
Education
- Bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following fields or related studies:
- Aerospace engineering
- Bioengineering/biomedical engineering
- Biological sciences
- Biotechnology and microbiology
- Chemical engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer engineering
- Computer science
- Electrical engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical engineering
- Nuclear engineering
- Physical sciences
- Physics
- Remote sensing/GIS
- At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
Additional information
For more information on CIA careers and correct salary rates, visit https://www.cia.gov/careers
CIA Benefits: https://www.cia.gov/careers/working-at-cia/benefits/
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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For further information and to apply, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/science-technology-and-weapons-analyst/
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.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following items must be attached to your on-line application (PDF format preferred):
- Resume.
- Unofficial transcripts for all degrees.
- A cover letter specifying your qualifications for one or more analytic positions. Please address why you want to work as an analyst and what differentiates you from other applicants.
- Two (2) different writing samples, three to five pages (3-5) each, single-spaced PDF. Submit papers that showcase your writing style, research abilities and critical thinking skills. Subject matter should focus on your current areas of expertise that relate to your interest in positions at the CIA. You can excerpt longer papers.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To be considered for CIA employment, you must apply online at https://www.cia.gov/careers
For more information on our hiring process, please visit our How We Hire page at https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/
Agency contact information
Human Resources
- CAREERS@ucia.gov
- Address
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Central Intelligence Agency
Mail Not Accepted
Washington, DC 20505
US
Next steps
Our goal is to respond to each applicant within a 45 day period. However, the CIA receives thousands of applications each month and, unfortunately, we are not able to contact everyone within that timeframe. If you have not heard from us within 45 days, we will not be offering you a position at this time.
If there is interest in your application, CIA recruiters will initiate contact with you by phone or email. Emails from CIA recruiters will have a .gov extension. Please check your email spam filter settings or spam folder to ensure receipt of these emails.
Be prepared to undergo a thorough background investigation examining your life's history, your character, trustworthiness, reliability and soundness of judgment. We also examine your freedom from conflicting allegiances, potential to be coerced, and willingness and ability to abide by regulations governing the use, handling and the protection of sensitive information. The Agency uses the polygraph to check the veracity of this information. The hiring process also includes a thorough mental and physical medical examination in relation to performing essential job functions.
For more information on our hiring process, please visit our How We Hire page at https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
The following items must be attached to your on-line application (PDF format preferred):
- Resume.
- Unofficial transcripts for all degrees.
- A cover letter specifying your qualifications for one or more analytic positions. Please address why you want to work as an analyst and what differentiates you from other applicants.
- Two (2) different writing samples, three to five pages (3-5) each, single-spaced PDF. Submit papers that showcase your writing style, research abilities and critical thinking skills. Subject matter should focus on your current areas of expertise that relate to your interest in positions at the CIA. You can excerpt longer papers.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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How to Apply
To be considered for CIA employment, you must apply online at https://www.cia.gov/careers
For more information on our hiring process, please visit our How We Hire page at https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/
Agency contact information
Human Resources
- CAREERS@ucia.gov
- Address
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Central Intelligence Agency
Mail Not Accepted
Washington, DC 20505
US
Next steps
Our goal is to respond to each applicant within a 45 day period. However, the CIA receives thousands of applications each month and, unfortunately, we are not able to contact everyone within that timeframe. If you have not heard from us within 45 days, we will not be offering you a position at this time.
If there is interest in your application, CIA recruiters will initiate contact with you by phone or email. Emails from CIA recruiters will have a .gov extension. Please check your email spam filter settings or spam folder to ensure receipt of these emails.
Be prepared to undergo a thorough background investigation examining your life's history, your character, trustworthiness, reliability and soundness of judgment. We also examine your freedom from conflicting allegiances, potential to be coerced, and willingness and ability to abide by regulations governing the use, handling and the protection of sensitive information. The Agency uses the polygraph to check the veracity of this information. The hiring process also includes a thorough mental and physical medical examination in relation to performing essential job functions.
For more information on our hiring process, please visit our How We Hire page at https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Central Intelligence Agency
The Directorate of Analysis (DA) provides timely, accurate, and objective intelligence analysis. Analysts inform U.S. officials, like the president and his or her senior advisers, on key foreign issues. Officers who work within the DA are excellent puzzle-solvers who take information, often with missing pieces, and make sense of it. Then, they deliver written reports and brief policymakers to help them make informed decisions.
Learn more about the Directorate of Analysis at https://www.cia.gov/about/organization
Agency contact information
Human Resources
- CAREERS@ucia.gov
- Address
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Central Intelligence Agency
Mail Not Accepted
Washington, DC 20505
US