Watchlist Analyst - Senior Level (2026-0198)

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc. is seeking Senior-Level Counterterrorism Watchlist Analysts to support a U.S. Government program. Analysts will leverage analytic tools and databases to evaluate information that informs homeland security decisions and threat prevention.

You will follow established criteria, review intelligence reports, and submit analytic recommendations related to watchlist nominations, with emphasis on quality assurance and data synthesis in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph
• 7+ years of experience; Bachelor's degree desired or 5 years' experience in lieu of degree
• Ability to manage multiple sets of data
• Ability to apply operational judgment for decision-making, including reading reports, intelligence data
• Research and analytical skills to use Sponsor databases and identify valuable information
• Attention to detail and adherence to SOPs
• Adept at learning new technologies
• Experience with MS Office
• Detail-oriented with ability to research and prioritize intelligence reports
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of intelligence challenges
• Experience synthesizing large amounts of data
• Ability to exercise sound operational judgment and assess data
• Ability to use Sponsor systems, databases, tools
• Ability to write high-quality reports and communicate
• Cable writing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Senior-Level Counterterrorism Watchlist Analyst will leverage analytical tools and databases to evaluate information that bolsters the U.S. Government’s response to threats.
• Will follow established criteria and policies as they review intelligence reports and submit analytic recommendations relating to QA of watchlist nominations.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Data management

Operational judgment

MS Office

Analytical skills

Written and oral communication

New technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree desired or 5 years' experience in lieu of degree

Tools

MS Office suite

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 amultifacetedU.S. Government program.

Senior-Level Counterterrorism Watchlist Analyst will leverage numerous analytic tools and databases to evaluate information that bolsters the U.S. Government’s response to and prevention of potential threats to the homeland and interests abroad.

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:

• TS/SCI with Polygraph
• 7+ years of experience; 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
• Cable writing experience preferred

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.