Global Politics & Security Analyst

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Intelligence Agency seeks a Political Analyst to support U.S. policymakers by delivering in-depth written and oral assessments of foreign politics, foreign policy, stability, and social issues. You will study actors' goals, culture, history, and decisionmaking to understand implications for national security.

The role offers opportunities for travel, language study, and leadership training while you deepen regional expertise and contribute to Intelligence Community objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International Affairs or Political Science.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Support policy makers by producing written and oral assessments of foreign governments and entities.
• Analyze actors' goals, culture, values, history, society, and decisionmaking processes for national security implications.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in International Affairs

Political Science

Job description

Central Intelligence Agency seeks a Political Analyst to support U.S. policymakers by delivering in-depth written and oral assessments of foreign politics, foreign policy, stability, and social issues. You will study actors' goals, culture, history, and decisionmaking to understand implications for national security.

The role offers opportunities for travel, language study, and leadership training while you deepen regional expertise and contribute to Intelligence Community objectives.