CWMD Policy Strategist: Interagency & DHS Advisory

Amyx, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA

401(k) matching

PTO

11 Holidays

Wellness Program

Professional Development Reimbursement

Job summary

Amyx, Inc. seeks a CWMD Policy Analyst to support DHS CWMD Advisory & Assistance Services.

You will analyze CWMD, CBRN, and nuclear policy, coordinate with DHS components and interagency partners, and prepare policy memoranda and briefing materials for senior leadership. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in policy analysis/strategic planning in federal homeland security settings, DHS policy familiarity, and DHS clearance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of policy analysis, strategic planning, or advisory support within a federal, homeland security, or national security environment.
• Experience supporting CWMD, CBRN, nuclear security, intelligence, homeland security, or related mission areas.
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, well‑structured policy products for senior Government audiences.
• Familiarity with DHS governance, policy development processes, and interagency coordination.
• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree preferred).
• DHS Suitability, Active Secret or higher clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis to support CWMD, CBRN, and nuclear‑related policy development, updates, and implementation.
• Analyze existing DHS, CWMD, and interagency policies to identify gaps, overlaps, and alignment opportunities.
• Support development of policy memoranda, white papers, briefing materials, and decision papers for CWMD and DHS leadership.
• Provide advisory support to CWMD leadership on policy implications of mission changes, budget constraints, and organizational realignment.
• Support policy oversight activities as CWMD functions transition to or coordinate with CISA, CBP, TSA, and other DHS components.
• Assist in maintaining policy continuity during restructuring, ensuring mission requirements remain supported.
• Interagency & Stakeholder Coordination: Support coordination with DHS components, interagency partners, and external stakeholders on CWMD policy matters.
• Prepare materials and talking points for interagency working groups, governance boards, and executive forums.
• Track actions, policy decisions, and follow‑ups to resolution.
• Programmatic & A&AS Support: Support A&AS reporting requirements, including inputs to monthly status reports, quarterly reviews, and executive briefings.
• Assist in documenting policy‑related risks, issues, and mitigation strategies.
• Apply structured approaches to policy analysis to ensure consistency, traceability, and defensibility.
• Process Improvement & Change Management: Support development of policy frameworks and playbooks that improve execution efficiency under cost‑sensitive, LPTA‑oriented environments.

Skills

Policy analysis

Strategic planning

Advisory support

Interagency coordination

Research

Writing

Briefing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Amyx, Inc. seeks a CWMD Policy Analyst to support DHS CWMD Advisory & Assistance Services.

You will analyze CWMD, CBRN, and nuclear policy, coordinate with DHS components and interagency partners, and prepare policy memoranda and briefing materials for senior leadership. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in policy analysis/strategic planning in federal homeland security settings, DHS policy familiarity, and DHS clearance.