cUAS Policy and Communications Team Lead

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 appl