What is the Political Analyst role at Central Intelligence Agency like?

I’m Ms. Smith, currently looking for a job. I’d like to ask Dr. Job about the Political Analyst position at Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

Ms.Smith

What’s the job title and where is it located?

Ms.Smith

The job title is Political Analyst, and it’s located in Washington, D.C.

Dr.Job

What’s the salary range for this position?

Ms.Smith

The salary for this role ranges from $63,307 to $156,755.

Dr.Job

What do Political Analysts do?

Ms.Smith

Political Analysts support policymakers by creating written and oral assessments about domestic politics, foreign policy, stability, and social issues related to foreign governments and entities.

Dr.Job

What are some of the minimum qualifications for this job?

Ms.Smith

To qualify, you’ll need strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and you should be able to meet the requirements for joining the CIA.

Dr.Job

What are some desired qualifications for candidates?

Ms.Smith

It’s great if you have deep regional or functional expertise, strong verbal presentation skills, awareness of U.S. national security interests, and proficiency in a relevant foreign language, among other things.

Dr.Job

Thank you, Dr. Job. I will review the details.

Ms.Smith

Job & Company Information

Job Title: Political Analyst
Agency: Central Intelligence Agency
Salary: $63307-$156755
Industry: Government / Public Service / Military
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Posted on: 10/01/2025