What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear and CWMD Intelligence SME position at Amyx, Inc.?
Amyx is seeking a highly qualified Nuclear and CWMD Intelligence Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS) contract. This role provides technical, analytical, and intelligence advisory support focused on nuclear, radiological, chemical, biological, and emerging WMD threats.
The SME will directly support CWMD leadership, analysts, and operational partners by delivering threat assessments, intelligence analysis, risk assessments, and decision support related to adversary pathways, capability gaps, and threat trends. This position is critical to ensuring DHS maintains timely, accurate, and actionable insight into CWMD threats affecting homeland security.
CWMD Intelligence & Threat Analysis
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.
The SME will directly support CWMD leadership, analysts, and operational partners by delivering threat assessments, intelligence analysis, risk assessments, and decision support related to adversary pathways, capability gaps, and threat trends. This position is critical to ensuring DHS maintains timely, accurate, and actionable insight into CWMD threats affecting homeland security.
CWMD Intelligence & Threat Analysis
- Provide expert‑level analysis on nuclear and CWMD threats, including state and non‑state actor capabilities, intent, and emerging trends.
- Support development of threat assessments, intelligence products, risk assessments, and analytic briefings for CWMD leadership and interagency partners.
- Analyze intelligence reporting related to CBRN/nuclear materials, proliferation pathways, acquisition efforts, and potential attack scenarios.
- Contribute to CWMD Information Analysis Directorate (IAD) 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 supporting federal, SLTT, and interagency stakeholders.
- Advise Government leadership on CWMD threat posture, analytic methodologies, and intelligence gaps.
- Support 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 ensure 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 enhancement of analytic workflows, data integration, and reporting processes within CWMD.
- Assist in developing metrics and feedback loops to improve analytic quality and timeliness.
- 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 (DHS, DoD, IC, interagency).
- Strong ability to produce high‑quality analytic products (written and oral) for senior Government audiences.
- Experience working in classified and unclassified analytic environments.
- Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree preferred) in intelligence studies, national security, nuclear engineering, physics, international relations, or a related field.
- Prior experience supporting DHS CWMD, CISA, DTRA, IC 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.
- Active Top Secret clearance.
- Experience supporting A&AS or advisory services contracts.
- 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
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.