BIA is looking for candidates to serve as targeting analysts. Targeting analyst
positions involve research, analysis, writing, and briefing using network
analysis techniques and specialized analytic tools to identify and detail key
figures and organizations who may pose a threat to US interests. This work demands
initiative, creativity, analytical skills, and some technical expertise or
aptitude. Targeting analysts produce a range of current and longer-term intelligence
products, brief key US policymakers, and regularly provide tactical analytic
support to law enforcement, US military consumers, and intelligence operations.
Agency analysts are encouraged to maintain and broaden professional ties
through academic study, contacts, and attendance at professional meetings. They
may also choose to pursue additional studies in fields relevant to their areas
of responsibility.
Minimum requirements include
a bachelor's degree in foreign area study, international relations, political
science, history, national security studies, international trade, business,
economics, finance, computer science, engineering, WMD technologies, or
proliferation. Strong academic credentials in network analysis, stateless
organizations, or intelligence analysis are a plus. For some specialties, a
master's or advanced technical degree, or language proficiency may be required.
Candidates must also possess strong skills in written and oral English,
demonstrate excellent analytical ability, solid interpersonal skills, and the
ability to work under tight deadlines. A GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale is
required.
All applicants must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview and an extensive background investigation. US citizenship is required.