Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Military Analyst

Washington, District of Columbia Full time

Military Analyst

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $63307 - $156755 Per Year

Job Summary: Military Analysts provide unique insights on foreign military forces, their structure, capabilities, doctrine, weapons systems, plans, and tactics, as well as on global strategic military trends.

Major Duties:

  • As a Military Analyst at CIA, you'll provide U.S. policymakers with analysis of foreign military forces, their structure, capabilities, doctrine, weapons systems, plans and tactics, as well as on global strategic military trends. Analysts frequently provide briefings and written analysis to senior military leaders. You'll work closely with other CIA analysts and Intelligence Community members to produce timely and accurate all-source analysis.

Qualifications: Minimum 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. 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 and/or military history Ability to work in a team environment Interest in a career that requires regular writing assignments Previous military experience as a Military Analyst or Foreign Area Specialist/Officer (FAO) Experience in order of battle - database development Experience with unique datasets and analytic tools

How to Apply: This post is for viewing purposes only. To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/, 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.

Application Deadline: 2026-09-30