Policy and Plans Officer (2025-0078)

Acclaim Technical Services; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading language and intelligence services company is seeking a Policy and Plans Officer to join their Intelligence Division in Northern Virginia. This role involves supporting critical US government missions and requires strong customer experience, organization, and communication skills. Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and have a relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. The position presents multiple levels based on experience, ensuring opportunities for skilled professionals in national security.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• Bachelor's degree or 5 years' relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Prior customer experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support a USG critical mission as a Policy and Plans Officer.
• Interface with department management daily.
• Complete tasks quickly and efficiently.

Skills

Customer experience

Excellent writing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or 5 years of relevant experience

Job description

Overview

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. ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow. We are excited to announce the recent award of a significant Intelligence Program in Northern Virginia, known as BEACON. This long-term program offers exceptional opportunities for skilled and dedicated professionals to continue making a critical impact on national security.

We are seeking a Policy and Plans Officer to join our Intelligence Division working in Northern Virginia. In this role, the Officer will support a USG critical mission. The position requires all applicants to have previous customer experience, ideally in an EXO, HR, or Support Officer role. PPOs are required to interface with department management daily, and should be well-organized, excellent writers and communicators, and be able to complete tasks quickly.

This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. All positions require possession of a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates who do not possess this clearance will be disqualified. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be determined after in-person meeting.

• Level 1: requires 1 year of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree
• Level 2: requires 3 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree
• Level 3: requires 7 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree
• Level 4: requires 12 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree
• Level 5: requires 20 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree

5 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Bachelor's degree or 5 years' relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Prior Customer experience will determine level
• Prior EXO, HR, or Support Officer experience

• Customer-specific writing experience

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.