Mission Operation Specialist (2026-0246)

Acclaim Technical Services•Chantilly, VA

12d•$90,000 - $1,200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Acclaim Technical Services is hiring a Space Mission Operations Specialist to join its NDS Division in Chantilly, Virginia. The role supports real-time space mission operations in a shift-based operational control environment, helping maintain satellite systems and mission services. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and availability to work rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operations environment. The Specialist monitors satellite communications systems and mission services, supports payload operations and SIGINT collection and tasking execution, and coordinates with government leads and mission stakeholders. The role also includes cross-training across operator positions and missions, shift turnover, operational logging, status reporting, and continuity briefings. The advertised pay range is $90,000 to $120,000. ATS describes itself as an employee-owned ESOP company and offers competitive compensation, career growth, learning and development opportunities, and a benefits package that may include healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time-off benefits. Final salary may depend on factors including location, contract labor categories and wage rates, experience, skills, education, and certifications.

Requirements

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 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 ability to work well with team members, government customers, and mission partners.

Responsibilities

Support 24/7/365 real-time space mission operations in a shift-based operational control environment.
Monitor satellite communication systems and mission services to ensure 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.