Technical Targeting Officer (2025-0080)

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services, a leader in language and intelligence services, seeks skilled Technical Targeting Officers for a major intelligence program in Northern Virginia. This role involves maximizing collection abilities through technical operations and developing strong analytical and investigative skills. Candidates must possess a TS/SCI clearance to qualify for opportunities spanning various experience levels.

Qualifications

• All positions require possession of a current/active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Years of specialized experience will determine level.
• Experience with forensic analysis and media exploitation is desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct media exploitation and forensic targeting.
• Identify leads from technical information and generate lead packages.
• Research and brief on current and long-term projects.

Skills

Analytic skills

Research skills

Investigative skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Customer's tools

Job description

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.

Opportunity Announcement

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.

Position: Technical Targeting Officer

The officer will use technical operations and development activities to maximize collection abilities. This position requires strong analytic, research, and investigative skills combined with personal initiative and technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Conduct media exploitation and forensic targeting
• Identify leads from technical information and generate lead packages
• Research and brief on current and long-term projects/initiatives
• Exploit key data to inform intelligence operations
• Identify and assess vulnerabilities and technology trends to enable new collection to answer intelligence questions

Candidate Requirements

This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. All positions require possession of a current/active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. Candidates without this clearance will be disqualified. The level of opportunity, including compensation, will be determined after an 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
• *Additional 5 years of relevant experience may substitute for a degree*

Required Education & Experience

• All positions require possession of a current/active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Years of specialized experience will determine level.
• Strong experience with Customer’s tools and report-writing methods.
• Regional or topic-based subject matter expertise.
• Experience with forensic analysis and media exploitation (*forensic experience not required but desired*).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience in HUMINT sources and collections.
• Ability to succeed in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with limited supervision.
• Self-starter with strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to engage with partners to understand and anticipate changing needs and requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ATS is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion, disabilities, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We support the employment and advancement of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination.