Target Analyst Reporter / TAR (2026-0175)

Acclaim Technical Services; Maryland; On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc. seeks a Target Analyst Reporter (TAR) with TS/SCI w/ Poly to support the Defense and Homeland Security Division in Annapolis Junction, MD.

You will research, analyze, and report intelligence, producing products for government personnel and coordinating with collectors and analysts. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in SIGINT reporting, familiarity with target development, and the ability to work across teams in a fast‑paced environment, with strong

Qualifications

• Experience in drafting/editing SIGINT reports for release.
• Knowledge of analytic vectors and technologies related to SIGINT reporting.
• Ideal candidates have 9 years of relevant experience, or an AA Degree with 7 years of experience, or a BA Degree with 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

SIGINT reporting

Target development

DOD experience

Report writing

Analytic awareness

Education

AA Degree with 7+ years

BA Degree with 5+ years

Tools

SIGINT databases

Reporting software

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.