Political Analyst

*Higher starting salary possible depending on experience level

Requisition Type: Standard Hire

Requisition Overview:

Political Analysts support policymakers by producing written and oral assessments of the domestic politics, foreign policy, stability, and social issues of foreign governments and entities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in:
• International Affairs
• Political Science
• 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

Desired Qualifications:

• Deep regional or functional expertise, including travel or residency in the region
• Strong verbal presentation skills
• Awareness of U.S. national security interests
• Foreign language capability
• Proficiency in at least one language pertinent to area expertise
• 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

Requisition Details:

As a Political Analyst at CIA, you'll support policymakers by producing and delivering written and oral assessments of the domestic politics, foreign policy, stability, and social issues of foreign governments and entities. Analysts examine actors' goals and motivations, culture, values, history, society, decision-making processes, and ideologies in the context of how those elements affect U.S. interests and national security.

Opportunities exist for foreign and domestic travel, language training, and analytic tradecraft and management training. You will have an opportunity to develop deep substantive expertise and participate in broadening assignments with other offices in the Agency and across the U.S. Government.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,307.00 - $156,755.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person