Target Analyst Reporter / TAR (2026-0175)

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc. is recruiting a Target Analyst Reporter (TS/SCI with Poly) for the Defense and Homeland Security Division, based in Annapolis Junction, MD.

The role involves researching, analyzing, and reporting intelligence to government personnel, coordinating with collectors and analysts, and producing timely, decision-ready SIGINT products. The ideal candidate has extensive DOD experience drafting and editing finished SIGINT reports, with strong abilities to author reports

Qualifications

• Experience drafting and editing SIGINT reports for release.
• Ability to author reports from limited traffic.
• Knowledgeable about analytic vectors and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare synthesized intelligence products by researching and reporting to government personnel.
• Collaborate with collectors and analysts to refine collection and reporting requirements.
• Issue products conveying developments, trends, and situational awareness for targets.

Skills

DOD SIGINT reporting experience

Author reports from traffic

Analytic vector identification

SIGINT software/databases familiarity

Quality control of pre-release reports

Education

AA degree with 7 years’ experience

BA degree with 5 years’ experience

Tools

SIGINT reporting tools

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading language, operations, and technology 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.

We are actively recruiting for a Target Analyst Reporter / TAR w/ TS/SCI w/ Poly to support our Defense and Homeland Security Division, based in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Job duties

Prepare synthesized product for customers by researching, analyzing, and reporting intelligence via appropriate reporting vehicles, in response to mission requirements. Prioritize, assess, evaluate and report information obtained from various sources for use or decision by Government personnel. Maintain awareness of internal and external customer needs. Collaborate with collectors and analysts to refine collection and reporting requirements. Share target‑related information and provide feedback to customers as appropriate. Issue appropriate products which relay developments, trends, indications, warnings and/or situational awareness regarding specific targets, as well as countermeasures and courses of actions, if applicable. Help develop databases or working aids on target activity to build target knowledge and improve collection. Perform pre‑release quality control functions.

Required skills

Experience within DOD in drafting and/or editing for release finished, serialized SIGINT product reports. Ability to author reports based off simple traffic or a limited amount of traffic, Knowledgeable of various technologies and/or topics to identify analytic vectors. Experienced in the principles and methods of exploiting foreign communications and communication systems to identify, collect, analyze, process, and disseminate SIGINT information in accordance with established requirements and priorities. Experienced in the use of software applications and databases associated with SIGINT report writing and target development. Familiar with more advanced SIGINT reporting policies, e.g., the use of STI, unusual tear lines, post-publication actions, RFIs, etc. Familiar with SIGINT and collateral report repositories and demonstrates the incorporation of independent research to enhance reporting.

Ideal candidate will have 9 years of relevant experience, or an AA Degree with 7 years of relevant experience, or a BA Degree with 5 years of experience.

Pay Range

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. The pay range for this position is $145,000 - $155,000.

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.