Cyber Threat Analyst

Census Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal government agency is seeking Cyber Threat Analysts to conduct all-source analysis of foreign Cyber threats, supporting national security efforts. Candidates should hold degrees in relevant fields like Cyber Security or International Relations, possess strong analytic abilities, and be U.S. citizens eligible for CIA requirements. The role involves teamwork and requires excellent problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• A mix of international and technical studies, such as International Relations or Cyber Security.
• At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and think creatively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all-source analysis of foreign Cyber intentions and capabilities.
• Support U.S. Government efforts to counter threats to national security.

Skills

Analytic abilities

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Foreign language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in related fields

Job description

Cyber Threat Analysts conduct all-source analysis of foreign Cyber intentions and capabilities in support of U.S. Government efforts to counter threats to U.S. national security interests.

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.

A mix of international and technical studies, to include a bachelor's or master's degree in the following fields:

• International Relations, Foreign Affairs, or Security Studies
• Cyber Security
• Computer Science
• Digital Forensics
• Telecommunications
• Information Assurances
• Interest in international affairs
• Awareness of U.S. national security interests
• At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Excellent analytic abilities and relevant experience
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving skills, and ability to think creatively
• Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Desired Qualifications

• 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