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Mission Managers/ Targeters (2026-0204)

Acclaim Technical Services
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

McLean, VA, US

Salary

$125,000 - $200,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Acclaim Technical Services (ATS) is seeking Mission Managers/Targeters to support U.S. Federal agencies in a fast-paced environment.
  • Candidates must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph and prior experience supporting HUMINT operations.
  • The position requires a commitment to a rotating shift schedule and a three-year contract, with no deployments in the first year.
  • Salary varies based on factors such as location and experience, with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package offered.
  • ATS is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan company, consistently ranked as a top workplace in the DC area.
Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading language and intelligence services company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.

ATS is
 seeking Mission Managers/Targeters to support a client's operational requirements in a demanding, fast-moving environment. Mission Managers coordinate, resource, and oversee the execution of persistent collection operations, working with both in-house teams and geographically dispersed elements against clearly defined collection objectives. The mission is consequential and the work is genuinely compelling.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate and resource persistent collection operations from planning through execution.
  • Synchronize efforts across in-house and geographically dispersed elements to meet defined collection objectives.
  • Make complex, multi-factor decisions under significant time pressure and operational stress.
  • Assess both the immediate and downstream implications of tactical decisions and how they support broader team objectives.
  • Interact directly with customer personnel at all levels of the organization.

Required qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph. This is a firm requirement with no exceptions.
  • Prior experience supporting HUMINT operations or demonstrated familiarity with the Community and its objectives.
  • Willingness to commit to the schedule and deployment expectations below.

Schedule and commitment

This position supports a 24x7x365 operation on a rotating shift cycle:

  • 5-day shifts (0600–1400), then a weekend off
  • 5-swing shifts (1400–2200), then a three-day weekend
  • 5-night shifts (2200–0600), then 5 days off, and repeat

TDY rotations run 30–45 days. Expect no deployments in your first year, one or two in your second, and one in your third. The position carries a three-year commitment to remain on contract.


The proposed salary range for this position is:  $100,000.00 - $190,000

SALARY TRANSPARANCY

There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.

At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more at Employee Resources

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.




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