Watchlist Analyst - Senior Level (2026-0198)

acclaimtechnicalservices; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services in Tysons, VA seeks a Senior-Level Counterterrorism Watchlist Analyst to review intelligence reports and issue analytic recommendations supporting watchlist nominations and QA processes.

The role emphasizes data management, operational judgment, and clear written and oral communication to colleagues and sponsors, with extensive use of Sponsor databases and MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree desired or minimum 5 years' experience in lieu of degree.
• Ability to manage multiple sets of data.
• Ability to apply operational judgment for decision-making based on reports and technical data.
• Research and analytical skills to use Sponsor databases and identify valuable information.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through of SOPs.
• Adept at learning new technologies and tools.
• Proficient with MS Office suite.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review intelligence reports and submit analytic recommendations.
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control of watchlist nominations.
• Follow established criteria, standards, and policies for data review.
• Synthesize large amounts of data for actionable insights.
• Communicate findings clearly to customers and partners.

Skills

Data management

Analytical skills

Decision making

Intelligence analysis

Communication

Learning new technologies

SOP adherence

Research

Sponsor databases

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree desired

5+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading cyber operations, intelligence solutions and operations, network infrastructure, engineering and business enablement and enterprise operations 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 currently seeking to hire multiple Senior-Level Counterterrorism Watchlist Analysts to help support counterterrorism intelligence integration on a multifaceted U.S. Government program.

The Senior-Level Counterterrorism Watchlist Analyst will follow established criteria, standards, and policies as they review intelligence reports and submit analytic recommendations relating to the quality assurance and quality control of watchlist nominations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree desired or a minimum of 5 years' experience in lieu of degree
• Ability to manage multiple sets of data
• Ability to apply operational judgment for decision-making, including accurate reading of reporting (customer and partner documents), intelligence reports, and technical data
• Research and analytical skills to efficiently use Sponsor databases and accurately identify most valuable information
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through of SOPs
• Adept at learning new technologies
• Experience with MS Office suite
• Detail-oriented with proficiency for researching, analyzing, and prioritizing intelligence reports
• Strong problem-solving, analytic, and written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of intelligence challenges
• Demonstrated intelligence analysis knowledge and experience synthesizing large amounts of data.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound operational judgment for decision-making and to assess data in complex operational cases
• Demonstrated ability to utilize Sponsor communication systems, databases, websites, and tools
• Demonstrated ability to write high-quality reports and effectively communicate

Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000

SALARY TRANSPARANCY

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. Learn more at Employee Resources

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.