Technical Subject Matter Expert
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT, United States
Overview
The listing Expires on April 3, 2026. The ISR Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a Technical Subject Matter Expert (Tech SME) to support our Adversarial Assessment Contract. The Technical Subject Matter Expert has two primary roles within the program’s Ground Team. The Technical SME is responsible for the manufacture and maintenance of Ground Team technical collection and surreptitious entry equipment.
Additionally, the Technical SME is responsible in advising and training the Ground Team in the implementation of tactics, techniques, and procedures employed by technically sophisticated adversaries. The Technical SME integrates with the Ground Team from the concept of the operation development through ground assessment termination. The Technical SME will advise the Ground Team in current adversarial trends as well as the specific capabilities and limitations of available technologies. The Technical SME will design, test, and train the Ground Team to implement equipment in an operational environment. The Technical SME will engage with Counterintelligence and operational units to maintain an up-to-date familiarity with adversarial tactics techniques and procedures. The Technical SME will develop technology and equipment similar to that being used by adversaries to be employed by the Ground Team. The Technical SME will reside and work with Ground Team partner organizations.
Location This position is geographically aligned with 7th Special Forces Group at Eglin AFB, FL. 100% on site presence is required.
Responsibilities Technical Subject Matter Expert shall:
Maintain a current understanding of adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures
Maintain Ground Team technical collection and surveillance inventory
Design, test, and maintain the technical collection and entrance inventory
Train the Ground Team to implement technical collection and/or BMOE equipment in an operational environment
Design, test, and maintain concealment devices
Advise the Ground Team in the proper implementation and handling of technical collection equipment
Integrate with the Ground Team during pre-mission training (PMT) and during operations to support equipment and the overall effort
Produce and maintain accountability of fabricated documentation and credentials in support of Ground Team assessments
Required Skills/Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance
13 – 15 years of relevant experience in Technical Surveillance, Technical Surveillance in an operational environment, and Electrical Engineering in lieu of a degree
Demonstrated experience designing and employing surreptitious audio/video collection devices
Demonstrated experience exploiting radio frequency (RF) for operational advantage (3G, 4G, GSM, RFID, PTT, WiFi, Bluetooth)
Proficient in Tag, Track, Locate (TTL)
Experience constructing and employing concealment devices
Experience employing surreptitious entry techniques
Experience designing, manufacturing, and piloting UAS
Desired Skills/Qualifications
Prior service with 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) preferred; equivalent Special Operations experience will be considered
Advanced Technical Surveillance Course (or equivalent)
Successful completion of the Technical Surveillance Counter Measure course
Possesses a current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
BMOE
Alarm Bypass
Experience with audio-visual security system design and bypass
Experience fabricating documentation and/or credentials in support of operations
Experience in audio/visual security system design and/or compromise
About ARA Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,226 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.
ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice in what happens in the company.
Benefits / Website To find out more about what the Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/
Experience Required
13 – 15 years: Relevant Work Experience
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Additionally, the Technical SME is responsible in advising and training the Ground Team in the implementation of tactics, techniques, and procedures employed by technically sophisticated adversaries. The Technical SME integrates with the Ground Team from the concept of the operation development through ground assessment termination. The Technical SME will advise the Ground Team in current adversarial trends as well as the specific capabilities and limitations of available technologies. The Technical SME will design, test, and train the Ground Team to implement equipment in an operational environment. The Technical SME will engage with Counterintelligence and operational units to maintain an up-to-date familiarity with adversarial tactics techniques and procedures. The Technical SME will develop technology and equipment similar to that being used by adversaries to be employed by the Ground Team. The Technical SME will reside and work with Ground Team partner organizations.
Location This position is geographically aligned with 7th Special Forces Group at Eglin AFB, FL. 100% on site presence is required.
Responsibilities Technical Subject Matter Expert shall:
Maintain a current understanding of adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures
Maintain Ground Team technical collection and surveillance inventory
Design, test, and maintain the technical collection and entrance inventory
Train the Ground Team to implement technical collection and/or BMOE equipment in an operational environment
Design, test, and maintain concealment devices
Advise the Ground Team in the proper implementation and handling of technical collection equipment
Integrate with the Ground Team during pre-mission training (PMT) and during operations to support equipment and the overall effort
Produce and maintain accountability of fabricated documentation and credentials in support of Ground Team assessments
Required Skills/Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance
13 – 15 years of relevant experience in Technical Surveillance, Technical Surveillance in an operational environment, and Electrical Engineering in lieu of a degree
Demonstrated experience designing and employing surreptitious audio/video collection devices
Demonstrated experience exploiting radio frequency (RF) for operational advantage (3G, 4G, GSM, RFID, PTT, WiFi, Bluetooth)
Proficient in Tag, Track, Locate (TTL)
Experience constructing and employing concealment devices
Experience employing surreptitious entry techniques
Experience designing, manufacturing, and piloting UAS
Desired Skills/Qualifications
Prior service with 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) preferred; equivalent Special Operations experience will be considered
Advanced Technical Surveillance Course (or equivalent)
Successful completion of the Technical Surveillance Counter Measure course
Possesses a current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
BMOE
Alarm Bypass
Experience with audio-visual security system design and bypass
Experience fabricating documentation and/or credentials in support of operations
Experience in audio/visual security system design and/or compromise
About ARA Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,226 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.
ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice in what happens in the company.
Benefits / Website To find out more about what the Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/
Experience Required
13 – 15 years: Relevant Work Experience
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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