C-UAS Policy & Communications Lead

Amyx, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

FSA

HSA

401(k) match

Wellness program

PTO

Holidays

Dev reimbursement

Job summary

Amyx, Inc. seeks a Counter-UAS Policy and Communications Team Lead for CISA to guide policy development, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement, mitigating UAS threats to critical infrastructure.

The role ensures compliance with federal regulations and coordinates across agencies. Responsibilities include drafting policies, coordinating awareness campaigns, briefing senior leaders, and overseeing program milestones and budgets.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Communications, Homeland Security, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in policy development, strategic communications, or homeland security programs.
• Strong understanding of UAS threats, DHS/CISA mission, and interagency coordination processes.
• Excellent writing, briefing, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and update C-UAS policies, guidance, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with FAA and DHS authorities.
• Support vulnerability assessments and risk reduction strategies for federal facilities.
• Develop and implement communication plans to inform stakeholders about C-UAS threats and mitigation.
• Prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations for senior leadership and external partners.
• Coordinate public awareness campaigns and workforce training initiatives.
• Serve as liaison between CISA, federal agencies, state/local governments, and private sector partners.
• Facilitate interagency working groups and represent CISA in policy forums.
• Build partnerships to enhance information sharing and collaborative threat response.
• Monitor emerging UAS technologies and regulatory developments.
• Track program milestones, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Support procurement and integration of C-UAS solutions where applicable.
• Must have the ability to communicate accurate information.

Skills

Policy development

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Interagency coordination

Briefing and writing

Policy risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Amyx, Inc. seeks a Counter-UAS Policy and Communications Team Lead for CISA to guide policy development, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement, mitigating UAS threats to critical infrastructure.

The role ensures compliance with federal regulations and coordinates across agencies. Responsibilities include drafting policies, coordinating awareness campaigns, briefing senior leaders, and overseeing program milestones and budgets.