Mission Operation Specialist (2026-0246)

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 hiring a Space Mission Operations Specialist with an active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to join our NDS Division working in Chantilly, VA. You will support 24/7/365 real-time space mission operations in a shift-based operational control environment, helping keep satellite systems and mission services running smoothly.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support 24/7/365 real-time space mission operations in a shift-based operational control environment
• Monitor satellite communication systems and mission services, ensuring system state-of-health and operational continuity
• Support payload operations and the onsite operations environment, including SIGINT collection and tasking execution
• Coordinate with government leads and mission stakeholders to maintain synchronized payload operations and mission execution
• Cross-train across multiple operator positions and missions to ensure redundancy and operational flexibility
• Support shift turnover activities, including operational log updates, status reporting, and continuity briefings

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7/365 operations environment
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to stay focused while monitoring systems in real time
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills to brief government leads and document operational status
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures and process flows
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with team members, government customers, and mission partners

The pay range for this position is $ 90,000 to $120,000