Cyber Targeter

Cyber Targeters leverage advanced tools, datasets, and methods to identify and assess individuals, computer networks, emerging threats, and collection opportunities to advance CIA's cyber mission.

Overview

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

Salary

Pay scale & grade

Location

Many vacancies in the following location: Washington DC, DC

Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Appointment type

Work schedule

Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

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This job is open to

Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees. Federal employees - Excepted service Current excepted service federal employees. The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Duties

As a Cyber Targeter at CIA, you will effectively leverage the most advanced cyber tools, datasets, and methodologies to analyze all-source information, generate operational leads, drive successful operations, disrupt threats, and advance CIA's cyber mission priorities. Cyber Targeters are investigative, pragmatic, and mission driven. Working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you will identify the individuals, computer networks, emerging threats, cyber vulnerabilities, and collection opportunities that will transform intelligence and advance US national security interests in the cyber domain.

Opportunities may exist for domestic and foreign travel, as well as technical and specialized training.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
For further requirements information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/requirements/

Qualifications

And/or at least (5) years of professional experience working across one or more of the following technical and/or analytic disciplines:
- Computer/Digital Forensics
- Cyber Security
- Internet/Web Technology
- Information Science/Systems
- Network Security & Engineering
- Social Network Analysis
- Emerging Technologies
- Data Analytics
- Previous Intelligence Community experience
- Advanced STEM degree, preferably in one of the previously identified fields/disciplines
- Foreign language skills for qualifying languages on the Foreign Language Hiring Priority List
- Experience with programming and algorithmic techniques
Education
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a STEM discipline, preferably in one of the following disciplines:
  - Computer Science
  - Computer Engineering
  - Network Security/Engineering
  - Cyber Security
  - Computer/Digital Forensics
  - Information Science/Systems
  - Benefits
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  How You Will Be Evaluated
  
  You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
  
  This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/cyber-targeter/, 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.
  
  Agency contact information
  Central Intelligence Agency
  Next steps
  
  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.
  - Criminal history inquiries
  - Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  - Financial suitability
  - New employee probationary period
  - Privacy Act
  - Reasonable accommodation policy
  - Selective Service
  - Signature and false statements
  - Social security number request
  Required Documents
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
  
  How to Apply
  
  This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/cyber-targeter/, 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.
  
  Agency contact information
  Central Intelligence Agency
  Next steps
  
  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.
  
  Fair & Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  - Criminal history inquiries
  - Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  - Financial suitability
  - New employee probationary period
  - Privacy Act
  - Reasonable accommodation policy
  - Selective Service
  - Signature and false statements
  - Social security number request