Nuclear Weapons SME

Amyx, Inc.•Washington, DC

About The Position

Amyx is seeking a highly experienced Nuclear Weapons Subject Matter Expert to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Advisory & Assistance Services contract. The role provides technical, intelligence, and policy advisory expertise on nuclear weapons, nuclear materials, and adversary pathways in support of DHS efforts to prevent, detect, and mitigate nuclear threats to the Homeland. The SME advises CWMD leadership, intelligence analysts, and interagency partners on nuclear weapons design, development, employment concepts, proliferation risks, and threat indicators. The position translates complex technical information into actionable insights and decision support for senior Government stakeholders. It also contributes to threat assessments, intelligence products, risk and scenario analyses, interagency coordination, and improvements to nuclear analytic methods and reference materials.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in nuclear weapons, nuclear deterrence, nuclear intelligence, or CWMD mission areas.
Demonstrated expertise in nuclear weapons design, surety, effects, intelligence, or command and control, gained through government, defense, intelligence, or national laboratory experience.
Experience supporting federal national security organizations such as DHS, DoD, DOE/NNSA, or the Intelligence Community.
Proven ability to produce senior-level analytic and advisory products.
Strong briefing and written communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Active Top Secret / SCI 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 providing written recommendations, summaries, or reports.
Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.
May be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds.
Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in physics, nuclear engineering, engineering, national security, or a related field.
Prior experience supporting DHS CWMD, DTRA, DOE/NNSA, USSTRATCOM, or Intelligence Community nuclear missions.
Experience advising senior leaders on nuclear policy, deterrence, and threat mitigation.
Familiarity with interagency CWMD governance frameworks and national-level nuclear posture considerations.
Experience supporting A&AS or strategic advisory contracts.

Responsibilities

Provide expert technical and analytic support on nuclear weapons systems, nuclear materials, and associated threat vectors.
Analyze state and non-state actor nuclear weapons capabilities, programs, and pathways, including acquisition, development, deployment, and potential use scenarios.
Support development of nuclear-focused threat assessments, intelligence products, risk analyses, and scenario analyses.
Contribute nuclear weapons expertise to CWMD Information Analysis Directorate activities and broader DHS intelligence integration efforts.
Fuse intelligence reporting with technical nuclear knowledge to identify emerging risks and indicators.
Evaluate intelligence gaps and recommend analytic priorities related to nuclear weapons threats.
Advise CWMD and DHS leadership on nuclear weapons implications for policy, operations, and resource prioritization.
Support preparation of briefings, white papers, decision memoranda, and strategic assessments for senior executives.
Translate technical nuclear weapons information into clear, concise, and defensible products for non-technical decision makers.
Support CWMD coordination with DoD, DOE/NNSA, the Intelligence Community, and other interagency partners on nuclear weapons-related issues.
Participate in working groups, task forces, and governance forums addressing CWMD and nuclear threats.
Help align DHS nuclear threat priorities with interagency strategies and frameworks.
Apply structured analytic techniques and best practices to improve consistency, rigor, and repeatability of nuclear weapons assessments.
Contribute to methodologies, playbooks, and reference materials that strengthen CWMD nuclear analytic capabilities.