DoD Red Team Operations SME

ARA performs unique assessments from an adversarial perspective (Red).

The DoD Red Team (NE-MAR) is one of the assessment programs within the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA)-Operational Nuclear Enterprise Support Directorate, Mission Assurance Department (NE-MA).

The DTRA Red Team emulates the full spectrum of identified adversarial capabilities from a foreign intelligence entity and/or a terrorist organization by applying both critical and creative thinking to demonstrate exploitation of vulnerabilities of selected national command and control architectures.

The DoD Red Team SME serves as the primary ambassador for NE-MAR Div Chief to the primary force provider at 1^st Special Forces Command.  Coordinates assessment coverage between PI Branch Chief and the Regiment.

Coordinates NE-MAR command and staff visits with Regiment (PICONs, assessments, CDRT).

Coordinates with RAB, PIB and AC any changes to ground team task organization or schedule.

First POC for reclamas/schedule changes from supporting ground teams (make sure 1SFC G3X is consulted before contacting PI Branch Chief).

Qualified as a GTO as a backup as required.

Principal ambassador for NE-MAR Div Chief for ARSOF support outside the SF Regiment.

May be the primary staffing agent for updates/changes to the MOA between DTRA and USASOC.  May be the primary POC for relationships outside of ARSOF (DARPA, FLE).

Conducts other duties as assigned.

DoD Red Team Operations SME (RTO SME) Required Skills/Qualifications:


* An active TS/SCI security clearance


* Bachelors degree with 15 years of relevant work experience OR 20 years of experience in lieu of a degree


* Knowledge of a full range of concepts, principles, and practices in HUMINT collection and collection management and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult work assignments


* A thorough knowledge of and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques for developing new or modified work methods, approaches, or procedures; and to identify, evaluate, and recommend solutions to issues and/or problems


* Must have experience working at Group or higher headquarters


* Special operations community experience


* Proficiency in understanding, analyzing and summarizing comprehensive and complex technical, and research information/data


* Must understand the orders process


* Must be able to adhere to clear direction and commands


* Primarily an extension of the Red Team’s Senior leader, serves as his eyes and ears on the ground


* Must be able to maneuver between Govt and contractor chains of command and communication deftly with precision, maturity, and skill


* This position requires autonomy and someone who can operate without direct supervision and oversight

DoD Red Team Operations SME (RTO SME) Desired Skills:


* Senior field grade/WO/NCO preferably retired military (20 yrs).

College a plus but not required


* Worked at the Battalion, Group, and/or high...