GT Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 18, 2026.
ARA's ISR division is hiring for a GT Operator in the Fort Belvoir, VA area. The GT Operator will partner with the RAB to focus priorities to implement HUMINT and social engineering approaches in support of DoD Red Team collection priorities. The GT Operator is responsible for advising and training DoD Red Teams on human interactions and social engineering procedures employed by sophisticated adversaries. The GT Operator will integrate with the DoD Red Teams during Mission Analysis and ground assessment.
As the GT Operator, you will provide real-time guidance and input to further develop assessment specific approaches in accordance with on the ground knowledge. The GT Operator will coordinate with DCART and RAB to better understand priorities of each assessment. The GT Operator will also maintain contact with all relevant entities to ensure the most up to date information on adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures. The GT Operator will be responsible for further training and research to enhance the DoD Red Team partner capabilities. The GT Operator will be collocated with the RAB.
GT Operator Responsibilities/Tasks:
The GT Operator Shall:
- Maintain a current understanding of adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures
- Partner with Red Analyst Branch to ensure HUMINT focused approaches
- Advise and train DoD Red Teams on HUMINT and Social Engineering
- Integrate with the DoD Red Team during pre-mission training (PMT) and during Red Team operations
- Coordinate with RAB and DCART to focus efforts in support of assessment objectives
- Continue to gain relevant training and certifications in HUMINT and social engineering
GTO Operator Required Skills/Qualifications:
- Must currently have an active TS/SCI security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree with 8-10 years of experience OR 16 years of related experience in lieu of a degree
- Must have 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
Anticipated salary range: $120,000-$150,000. Offer may vary depending on experience and skill set.
Who is 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 2,240 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 norms. 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.
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