cUAS Emerging Threat & Risk Analysis Team Lead

Amyx, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(k) with matching contributions

Professional Development Reimbursement

Job summary

Amyx, Inc. is seeking a Team Lead for Counter-UAS Emerging Threat & Risk Analysis in Washington, DC. The role directs a team responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating evolving UAS threats to critical infrastructure and national security.

The position emphasizes strategic risk analysis, threat modeling, coordination with interagency partners, and proactive defense against evolving UAS technologies and tactics. Candidates should have 10+ years in threat analysis and a TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Secret or TS/SCI clearance holder
• Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, Homeland Security, Cybersecurity or related field (Master's preferred)
• 10+ years in threat analysis, risk assessment, or intelligence operations
• Strong understanding of UAS technologies, RF spectrum, and layered defense strategies

Responsibilities

• Lead research and analysis of emerging UAS threats and develop risk models
• Maintain and update UAS threat databases and intelligence products
• Provide policy recommendations based on threat trends and risk analysis
• Coordinate threat intelligence with DHS and interagency partners
• Collaborate with federal, state, local, and private sector stakeholders
• Contribute to scenario development and tabletop exercises to test response plans
• Advise on technology evaluations and interdiction tactics
• Prepare threat assessments, risk reports, and executive briefings

Skills

Clearance management

Threat analysis

Risk modeling

Cyber/UAS knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

UAS detection technologies

Interagency coordination tools

Job description

Overview

The Counter-UAS Emerging Threat & Risk Analysis Team Lead will direct a team responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating evolving unmanned aircraft system (UAS) threats to critical infrastructure and national security. This role involves strategic risk analysis, threat modeling, and coordination with interagency partners to ensure proactive defense against emerging UAS technologies and tactics.

Responsibilities

• Threat Analysis & Risk Assessment: Lead research and analysis of emerging UAS threats, including adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Develop risk models and vulnerability assessments for critical infrastructure sectors.
• Maintain and update UAS threat databases and intelligence products.
• Strategic Planning & Policy Support: Provide recommendations for C-UAS policy development based on threat trends and risk analysis.
• Support integration of threat intelligence into CISA's operational planning and national strategies.
• Contribute to interagency working groups and DHS-led initiatives on UAS risk management.
• Operational Coordination: Collaborate with federal, state, local, and private sector stakeholders to share threat intelligence and mitigation strategies.
• Support scenario development and tabletop exercises to test C-UAS response plans.
• Advise on technology evaluations and interdiction tactics for emerging threats.
• Reporting & Communication: Prepare detailed threat assessments, risk reports, and executive briefings for senior leadership.
• Develop metrics and dashboards to track threat evolution and mitigation effectiveness.
• Must have the ability to communicate accurate information.

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, Homeland Security, Cybersecurity, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in threat analysis, risk assessment, or intelligence operations.
• Strong understanding of UAS technologies, RF spectrum, and layered defense strategies.

Desired:

• Experience with DHS/CISA mission areas and interagency coordination.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations and UAS detection/interdiction technologies.
• Prior experience in critical infrastructure protection or counter-terrorism analysis.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Roth
• Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• PTO
• 11 Holidays
• Professional Development Reimbursement

Physical Demands

Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Amyx is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amyx is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.