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Political Analyst

Talent Center
Washington, DC Other
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026
Political Analysts support US policymakers by producing written and oral assessments of the domestic politics, foreign policy, stability, and social issues of foreign governments and entities.

Qualifications:

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Desired Qualifications:

  • Deep regional or functional expertise, including travel or residency in the region
  • Strong verbal presentation skills
  • Awareness of U.S. national security interests
  • Foreign language capability
  • Proficiency in at least one language pertinent to area expertise
  • 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

Responsibilities:

As a Political Analyst at CIA, you will support US policymakers by producing and delivering written and oral assessments of the domestic politics, foreign policy, stability, and social issues of foreign governments and entities. Political Analysts examine actors' goals and motivations, culture, values, history, society, decisionmaking processes, and ideologies and their implications for U.S. national security.

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.

Salary : $63,940

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