Nuclear and CWMD Intelligence SME

Amyx, Inc.•Washington, DC

About The Position

Amyx is seeking a highly qualified Nuclear and CWMD Intelligence Subject Matter Expert to support the DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS) contract. The role provides technical, analytical, and intelligence advisory support focused on nuclear, radiological, chemical, biological, and emerging weapons of mass destruction threats. The SME directly supports CWMD leadership, analysts, and operational partners through threat assessments, intelligence analysis, risk assessments, and decision support concerning adversary pathways, capability gaps, and threat trends. The position helps ensure DHS has timely, accurate, and actionable insight into CWMD threats affecting homeland security. The position collaborates with DHS components, interagency partners, and mission stakeholders; advises Government leadership; and contributes to analytic processes and products for federal, state, local, territorial, and interagency audiences. An active Top Secret clearance is required.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in intelligence analysis, threat analysis, or national security support related to nuclear, radiological, or CWMD mission areas.
Demonstrated expertise in CBRN or nuclear threat analysis, counter-proliferation, or CWMD intelligence.
Experience supporting federal homeland security, intelligence, or national security organizations, such as DHS, DoD, the Intelligence Community, or interagency organizations.
Strong ability to produce high-quality written and oral analytic products for senior Government audiences.
Experience working in classified and unclassified analytic environments.
Bachelor’s degree in intelligence studies, national security, nuclear engineering, physics, international relations, or a related field.
Active Top Secret clearance.
Ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
Ability to work on a desktop or laptop computer for extended periods while reading, reviewing and analyzing information, and preparing written recommendations, summaries, or reports.
Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.
May be required to occasionally lift or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds.
Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in intelligence studies, national security, nuclear engineering, physics, international relations, or a related field.
Prior experience supporting DHS CWMD, CISA, DTRA, Intelligence Community elements, or similar CWMD-focused organizations.
Background in nuclear fuel cycle analysis, radiological threat assessment, or WMD counter-threat frameworks.
Experience engaging with SLTT partners or operational stakeholders on CWMD-related missions.
Familiarity with Intelligence Community analytic standards, structured analytic techniques, and intelligence reporting frameworks.
Experience supporting A&AS or advisory services contracts.

Responsibilities

Provide expert-level analysis of nuclear and CWMD threats, including state and non-state actor capabilities, intent, and emerging trends.
Support the development of threat assessments, intelligence products, risk assessments, and analytic briefings for CWMD leadership and interagency partners.
Analyze intelligence reporting related to CBRN and nuclear materials, proliferation pathways, acquisition efforts, and potential attack scenarios.
Contribute to CWMD Information Analysis Directorate activities supporting prevention, detection, and disruption of WMD threats.
Synthesize intelligence from multiple sources to support operational planning, capability gap analysis, and program prioritization.
Provide input to strategic and tactical products for federal, SLTT, and interagency stakeholders.
Advise Government leadership on CWMD threat posture, analytic methodologies, and intelligence gaps.
Support the development and review of reports, briefings, white papers, and decision memoranda.
Translate complex technical and intelligence information into clear, actionable insights for senior decision-makers.
Collaborate with DHS components, interagency partners, and mission stakeholders to promote analytic consistency and information sharing.
Support briefings, working groups, and coordination meetings related to CWMD threat analysis and intelligence integration.
Apply structured analytic techniques to improve confidence, transparency, and repeatability of CWMD intelligence products.
Contribute to improvements in analytic workflows, data integration, and reporting processes within CWMD.
Assist in developing metrics and feedback loops to improve analytic quality and timeliness.