Cyber Threat Analyst
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations – Central Intelligence Agency
Summary
Cyber Threat Analysts assess foreign cyber intentions and capabilities to support U.S. national security interests.
Duties
- As a Cyber Threat Analyst at CIA, you will analyze foreign cyber intentions and capabilities to support U.S. national security interests.
- You will identify, monitor, and counter threats against US information systems and critical infrastructure.
- You will produce tactical and strategic written assessments and brief U.S. policymakers.
- You will have opportunities for foreign and domestic travel and language study.
- You will receive tradecraft and leadership training while increasing your substantive expertise through academic study, collaboration with Intelligence Community peers, and professional conferences.
- You may also participate in broadening assignments within the Agency and across the U.S. Government.
Education
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 at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred
Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- This usually includes your resume and any documents named in the official announcement, such as transcripts, an SF-50, or a DD-214 where applicable.
- Review the announcement for the exact list before applying.
About this role
The Cyber Threat Analyst position with the Other Agencies and Independent Organizations is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Cyber Threat Analysts assess foreign cyber intentions and capabilities to support U.S. The role pays $63,940 to $158,322 per year.
Day to day, the work involves the core duties of the Cyber Threat Analyst role as detailed in the announcement below. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what the intelligence field experience this Cyber Threat Analyst position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Cyber Threat Analyst position with the Other Agencies and Independent Organizations in Washington, District of Columbia, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
The posted pay of $63,940 to $158,322 per year places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on September 30, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
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