Science Technology & Weapons Analyst
JobSummary
Science, Technology, and Weapons Analysts analyze foreign weapons development and proliferation, cyber warfare, emerging technologies, and foreign intentions and capabilities.
LowGrade
8
HighGrade
15
PromotionPotential
None
OrganizationCodes
OT/CI00
Relocation
True
HiringPath
• fed-competitive
• fed-excepted
• public
MCOTags
• 07
• IC Intel
• NatSec
TotalOpenings
Many
AgencyMarketingStatement
We are the Nation's first line of defense, and we have a mission for you. Join us as we leverage the power of information to keep our Nation safe by collecting foreign intelligence, producing objective all-source analysis, conducting covert action at the president's direction, and safeguarding secrets that protect the United States. Because we recognize our Nation's strength comes from the diversity of its people, CIA is dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the world in which we live and a workplace where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. Read more about life at CIA here: https://www.cia.gov/careers/working-at-cia/
TravelCode
1
MajorDuties
• As a Science, Technology, and Weapons (STW) Analyst at CIA, you will apply your scientific and technical expertise to analyze foreign weapons development, weapons proliferation, cyber warfare, and emerging technologies. You will work closely with regional specialists, military analysts, collection officers, and other Intelligence Community professionals to provide accurate, all-source estimates of foreign intentions and capabilities to senior decision makers. STW 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.
Education
Bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following fields or related studies: Aerospace Engineering Applied Mathematics Applied Physics Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering Biological Sciences Biotechnology and Microbiology Chemical / Petroleum Engineering Chemistry Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Enviromental Engineering Industrial / Systems Engineering Material Science Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics Nuclear Engineering Physical Sciences Physics Remote Sensing At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
Requirements
Evaluations
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications of the specific position to which you are applying. For further information about this position, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/science-technology-and-weapons-analyst/?utm_campaign=fy25-usajobs&utm_medium=web&utm_source=usajobs&utm_job=stw-analyst.
HowToApply
This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/science-technology-and-weapons-analyst/?utm_campaign=fy25-usajobs&utm_medium=web&utm_source=usajobs&utm_job=stw-analyst, where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs. Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to MyLINK, which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself.
WhatToExpectNext
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.
RequiredDocuments
For further information about this position, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/science-technology-and-weapons-analyst/?utm_campaign=fy25-usajobs&utm_medium=web&utm_source=usajobs&utm_job=stw-analyst.
Benefits
BenefitsUrl
https://www.cia.gov/careers/working-at-cia/benefits/
OtherInformation
KeyRequirements
WithinArea
False
CommuteDistance
0
ServiceType
02
AnnouncementClosingType
01
AgencyContactWebsite
https://cia.gov/careers
SecurityClearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
DrugTestRequired
True
AdjudicationType
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Science, Technology, and Weapons Analysts analyze foreign weapons development and proliferation, cyber warfare, emerging technologies, and foreign intentions and capabilities.
LowGrade
8
HighGrade
15
PromotionPotential
None
OrganizationCodes
OT/CI00
Relocation
True
HiringPath
• fed-competitive
• fed-excepted
• public
MCOTags
• 07
• IC Intel
• NatSec
TotalOpenings
Many
AgencyMarketingStatement
We are the Nation's first line of defense, and we have a mission for you. Join us as we leverage the power of information to keep our Nation safe by collecting foreign intelligence, producing objective all-source analysis, conducting covert action at the president's direction, and safeguarding secrets that protect the United States. Because we recognize our Nation's strength comes from the diversity of its people, CIA is dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the world in which we live and a workplace where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. Read more about life at CIA here: https://www.cia.gov/careers/working-at-cia/
TravelCode
1
MajorDuties
• As a Science, Technology, and Weapons (STW) Analyst at CIA, you will apply your scientific and technical expertise to analyze foreign weapons development, weapons proliferation, cyber warfare, and emerging technologies. You will work closely with regional specialists, military analysts, collection officers, and other Intelligence Community professionals to provide accurate, all-source estimates of foreign intentions and capabilities to senior decision makers. STW 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.
Education
Bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following fields or related studies: Aerospace Engineering Applied Mathematics Applied Physics Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering Biological Sciences Biotechnology and Microbiology Chemical / Petroleum Engineering Chemistry Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Enviromental Engineering Industrial / Systems Engineering Material Science Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics Nuclear Engineering Physical Sciences Physics Remote Sensing At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
Requirements
Evaluations
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications of the specific position to which you are applying. For further information about this position, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/science-technology-and-weapons-analyst/?utm_campaign=fy25-usajobs&utm_medium=web&utm_source=usajobs&utm_job=stw-analyst.
HowToApply
This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/science-technology-and-weapons-analyst/?utm_campaign=fy25-usajobs&utm_medium=web&utm_source=usajobs&utm_job=stw-analyst, where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs. Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to MyLINK, which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself.
WhatToExpectNext
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.
RequiredDocuments
For further information about this position, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/science-technology-and-weapons-analyst/?utm_campaign=fy25-usajobs&utm_medium=web&utm_source=usajobs&utm_job=stw-analyst.
Benefits
BenefitsUrl
https://www.cia.gov/careers/working-at-cia/benefits/
OtherInformation
KeyRequirements
WithinArea
False
CommuteDistance
0
ServiceType
02
AnnouncementClosingType
01
AgencyContactWebsite
https://cia.gov/careers
SecurityClearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
DrugTestRequired
True
AdjudicationType
Apply Now