Economic Analyst

Job Description

Economic Analysts assess foreign trade and financial interests that affect U.S. security.

As an Economic Analyst at CIA, you'll assess foreign trade and financial interests that affect U.S. security. You may work in a regional office exploring economic issues facing a particular country or follow transnational issues such as terrorist and criminal networks, money laundering, or foreign corruption.
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.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following fields or related studies:
- Economics
- International Affairs (with an economics focus)
- Public Policy (with an international economic policy focus)
- At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred
- 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:
- Interest in international affairs
- Awareness of U.S. national security interests
- Foreign language capability
- Strong verbal presentation skills
- 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

Directorate: Directorate of Analysis. Categories: Analysis

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following fields or related studies: