Mission Managers/ Targeters (2026-0204)

Posted 21 Days Ago
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McLean, VA, USA
In-Office
100K-190K Annually
Entry level
Information Technology • Professional Services • Security • Defense
The Role
Coordinate, resource, and oversee persistent collection operations from planning through execution. Synchronize distributed teams, make complex decisions under operational pressure, assess tactical and strategic implications, and interact with customer personnel. The role supports a rotating 24/7/365 schedule, includes TDY deployments, requires a three-year contract commitment, and supports HUMINT-related mission objectives.
Summary Generated by Built In
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

Skills Required

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
  • Prior experience supporting HUMINT operations or demonstrated familiarity with the Intelligence Community and its objectives
  • Willingness to work the specified rotating 24/7/365 shift schedule
  • Willingness to meet TDY deployment expectations
  • Three-year commitment to remain on contract
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The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

Acclaim Technical Services is a leading language, operations, and technology services company supporting U.S. Federal agencies, specializing in intelligence analysis, software engineering, and systems engineering for the defense and intelligence communities.

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