Resource Analyst

US Government Other Agencies and Independent Organizations•Washington, DC

37d•$81,576 - $120,579•Onsite

About The Position

Resource Analysts strategically plan, develop, analyze, and prioritize internal program budgets in support of CIA and Intelligence Community mission objectives. Resource Analysts strategically plan, develop, analyze, and prioritize internal program budgets in support of CIA and Intelligence Community mission objectives. Resource Analysts tee up internal business decisions, develop and implement program analysis methodologies to better evaluate mission impact, formulate and justify CIA's budget requests, assess key expenditure areas to identify efficiencies and adjust priorities, oversee operating year spending, and drive year-round strategic resource planning to inform decision making and convey mission impact. CIA expects its officers to operate as a team and leverage expertise to accomplish mission. Therefore, Resource Analysts work closely not only within their assigned component but also with stakeholders and decision makers across CIA, the Intelligence Community, the White House, and Congress. You will be introduced to the CIA through embedded assignments with mission managers to help you acclimate to the resource analyst profession, leveraging any professional expertise you developed prior to starting your CIA career. Together with the specialized training intended to build your CIA resource analysis trade craft, these assignments will help forge a strong understanding of the mission impacts underpinning CIA's tactical budget formulation and its more strategic, out-year resource planning. Successively more complex assignments in a variety of mission areas will build your acumen as a well-rounded intelligence officer and resource management professional.

Requirements

You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
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.
Prior experience as a public sector budget, program, or resource analyst
Strong critical thinking and analytic skills
Excellent writing and presentation skills
Ability to explain complex technical program issues to non-technical customers, often on short notice
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong initiative
Attention to detail
Comfortable working both independently and on teams
Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related studies: Business management Finance Mathematics Economics Public Policy/Public Administration Marketing Business Information Systems/Management Information Systems Or, any major that requires students to develop and apply critical thinking, analysis, and writing skills

Nice To Haves

At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale preferred, but exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

Strategically plan, develop, analyze, and prioritize internal program budgets
Tee up internal business decisions
Develop and implement program analysis methodologies to better evaluate mission impact
Formulate and justify CIA's budget requests
Assess key expenditure areas to identify efficiencies and adjust priorities
Oversee operating year spending
Drive year-round strategic resource planning to inform decision making and convey mission impact
Work closely not only within their assigned component but also with stakeholders and decision makers across CIA, the Intelligence Community, the White House, and Congress.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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