• Leads efforts to strengthen the NAIS brand and thought leadership within the independent school sector and the broader P-20 education ecosystem. • Develops a cohesive communications strategy, aligning executive messaging with the NAIS brand. • Supports member and public outreach, enhancing internal information sharing, and advancing advocacy narratives to promote the value of independent schools and NAIS’ expertise. • Manages external PR/media agency or consultants to develop PR/media plans aligned to the NAIS brand strategy. • Serves as liaison to external PR/media agencies in executing media strategies and facilitating incoming media requests by coordinating with NAIS subject matter experts. • Works collaboratively to shape and execute the president’s communications strategy. • Develops communications and content for the president, including regular communications with the membership. • Supports board communications by assisting in the preparation of remarks for the board chair and senior leaders.

• Lead technical analysis and engineering efforts related to tactical communications, with an emphasis on HF/BLOS/strategic radio systems, military waveforms, and system integration. • Perform hands-on testing and evaluation of military communications systems, including antenna performance assessment (VSWR, gain, radiation patterns) and waveform interoperability testing. • Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders on the design, installation, and fielding of new communications systems, contributing to site surveys and infrastructure planning. • Develop and maintain technical documentation, including SOPs, maintenance schedules, and integration guides for new and existing systems. • Analyze system-of-systems interoperability challenges, focusing on legacy integration, interface management, and data exchange across joint and coalition platforms. • Provide subject matter expertise and user support for tactical radio systems and COMSEC protocols. • Participate in technical working groups, providing expert input grounded in extensive field and operational experience.

• Serve as a principal author and editor for U.S. Military Standards (MIL-STD) and NATO Standards (STANAGs) related to high-frequency radio, data modems, and automated radio control. • Provide expert advisory and consulting services to U.S. Government, NATO, and allied governments on wireless networks, cryptographic systems, and communications interoperability. • Direct the design, analysis, and standardization of adaptive techniques for automated and secure communications systems. • Develop and deliver high-level courses and training on advanced communications technologies and standards to senior technical audiences within the defense community. • Review and contribute to technical literature and research efforts to maintain strategic advantage in communications technology.

• Own company’s paid social strategy, optimization, audience targeting, performance reporting and budget management across LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Truth Social • Manage day-to-day organic social media operations for assigned business segment, ensuring content aligns with enterprise brand standards and business priorities • Coordinate and partner with broader External Communications team and Creative Services to develop compelling, channel-specific copy and creative assets • Monitor all social channels for engagement opportunities, audience insights and potential business risks • Track, analyze and report campaign and channel performance, providing actionable recommendations to internal stakeholders • Stay current on social media platform updates, algorithm changes, paid advertising best practices and emerging trends in B2B, B2G and defense industry social media