Open Source Targeter

US Central Intelligence Agency - Washington, DC

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Job Details

$72,965 - $128,956 a year

Qualifications

5 years
Research
Intelligence targeting
Bachelor's degree
Senior level
Intelligence community
Political Science

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Duties

As an Open Source Targeter at CIA, you will focus on the analysis and exploitation of publicly available information to drive successful human, technical, or blended operations that advance intelligence objectives and generate operational leads. Open Source Targeters are investigative, pragmatic, and operationally driven. You will serve frequently as an expert in technical or topical domains, geographic areas, and/or foreign language who work with other specialists to solve complex problems, collect key information, and produce foreign intelligence to disrupt threats and promote CIA's mission priorities.

You will support the initiation of cutting edge operations on a range of priorities by applying specialized tradecraft, tools, and data. Open Source Targeters work to develop innovative digital solutions to solve complex challenges on elusive targets and communicate these solutions and findings to non-technical partners.

Opportunities may exist for domestic and foreign travel, technical and specialized training, and broadening assignments in other CIA offices.

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

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum education requirements and/or at least 5 years' professional experience working in the following areas:
- Targeting Specialist/Analysis
- Cryptologic Language Analysis
- International Affairs/Relations
- Political Science
- Library Science
- National Security Studies
- STEM
- Terrorism Studies
Demonstrated foreign language proficiency
Strong critical thinking skills; advanced research skills; excellent analytic abilities
Works well independently and in a team environment
Inquisitive and investigative
Action-oriented and results-driven
Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical mission partners
Ability to navigate traditional media, the Internet, and social media environments
Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Desired Qualifications

Previous Intelligence Community experience
Experience with programming and algorithmic techniques
Socio-Political Experience of specific geographical regions
Counter-proliferation, counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics background
Cyber/Digital Acumen
Experience using methodologies or models to identify trends, patterns, relationships, and/or anomalies within large datasets

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, preferably in one of the following disciplines:
- International Affairs/Relations
- Political Science
- National Security Studies
- Library Science
- STEM
- Journalism
- Terrorism Studies
At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale preferred

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.

For more information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/open-source-targeter/.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

For further information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/open-source-targeter/.
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/open-source-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
Website

https://cia.gov/careers

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 and 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

Required Documents

For further information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/open-source-targeter/.

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.

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