cUAS Policy and Communications Team Lead

Amyx, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(k) with matching contributions

Professional Development Reimbursement

PTO

Wellness Program

Professional Development Reimbursement

Job summary

A government contractor in Washington seeks a cUAS Policy and Communications Team Lead to manage policy development and strategic communications for CISA's Counter-UAS initiatives. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in policy development and strategic communications, alongside a strong understanding of UAS threats. This role offers comprehensive benefits and requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in policy development or strategic communications.
• Strong understanding of UAS threats and interagency coordination processes.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
• Strong understanding of UAS threats, DHS/CISA mission, and interagency coordination processes.
• Excellent writing, briefing, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage policy development for C-UAS initiatives.
• Coordinate interagency efforts and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop communication plans for C-UAS threats.
• Develop and implement strategic communications plans for stakeholders.
• Prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Coordinate public awareness campaigns and workforce training.
• Liaise between CISA, federal agencies, state/local governments, and private sector partners.
• Represent CISA in policy forums and interagency groups.
• Track program milestones, budgets, and performance metrics.

Skills

Policy development

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Excellent writing skills

Briefings

Interagency coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Communications, or Homeland Security

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

cUAS Policy and Communications Team Lead

Job Locations: US-DC-Washington

Overview

The Counter-UAS Policy and Communications Team Lead will manage policy development, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement for CISA's Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) initiatives. This role ensures compliance with federal regulations, coordinates interagency efforts, and drives awareness campaigns to mitigate UAS threats to critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Policy Development: Draft, review, and update C-UAS policies, guidance, and best practices in alignment with DHS and federal standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, including FAA and DHS authorities.
• Support vulnerability assessments and risk reduction strategies for federal facilities.
• Strategic Communications: Develop and implement communication plans to inform stakeholders about C-UAS threats and mitigation measures.
• Prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations for senior leadership and external partners.
• Coordinate public awareness campaigns and workforce training initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: 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.
• Program Oversight: 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.

Qualifications

Required:

• 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.

Desired:

• Experience with FAA regulations, DHS authorities, and C-UAS technology landscape.
• Familiarity with critical infrastructure protection and risk management frameworks.
• Prior experience in federal government or defense-related communications roles.

Benefits include:

• 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

Please contact [e-mail] with any questions!

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.

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.