Join the NCF Team
Current Open Position: President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Details
Job Type: Full Time
Start Date: January 12, 2026
Application Deadline: December 1, 2025
Experience Level: Executive
Salary: USD $175,000 - $225,000 / year
Description
Job Title: President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Organization: National Cryptologic Foundation (NCF)
Location: Remote/Hybrid – Glen Burnie, MD
Reports to: Board of Directors
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
About the NCF
The National Cryptologic Foundation (NCF) is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing cyber awareness and opportunity – inspiring youth, supporting tomorrow’s workforce, and strengthening digital resilience through education, innovation, and public/private collaboration. The NCF works closely with the National Security Agency (NSA) and other partners to promote innovation, integrity, and service in cyber and cryptology.
Position Summary
As President and CEO, you will serve as the Foundation's principal advocate to educate the Nation on the importance of cyber security. Working in close collaboration with the Board of Directors, you will build and strengthen relationships across government, industry, and academia to enhance the Foundation’s impact and ensure its long-term sustainability.
The Ideal Candidate will be a:
- Mission-Driven Leader – Passion for advancing cyber education (especially K–12), workforce development, and preserving cryptologic history.
- Collaborative Convener – Builds trusted relationships with the NSA, government, industry, academia, and volunteers; unites partners to solve challenges of national security interest.
- Successful Fundraiser & Capacity Builder – Secures philanthropic, corporate, and government support; manages budgets while expanding programs and donor base.
- Effective Communicator – Inspires confidence across diverse audiences, skilled in public speaking, media, and stakeholder engagement.
- Subject Matter Expert – Strong knowledge of the cyber, cryptology, and national security mission space; proven organizational leadership.
- Innovator – Advances the cryptology mission space by connecting leaders and ideas to shape future breakthroughs, balancing innovation with organizational capacity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of a long-term strategic plan in alignment with the NCF’s mission.
- Serve as spokesperson and thought leader on cyber and cryptology education.
- Design and execute fundraising strategies, donor cultivation, and outreach initiatives.
- Strengthen partnerships with the NSA, government, industry, and academia.
- In conjunction with the NSA, promote “Convening to Act” seminars, which enhance critical thinking and education on strategic issues facing the cyber security industry.
- Oversee operations, staff, volunteers, and an annual budget of ~$1.6M, ensuring compliance with all regulatory, legal and ethical standards applicable to non-profit organizations.
- Collaborate with the Board of Directors and all Committees providing timely and accurate information for effective decision making. Plan and facilitate regular Board Meetings.
Qualifications
- 5 – 10 years senior leadership experience in nonprofit, government, or national security sectors.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity, cryptology, and the Intelligence Community.
- Demonstrated fundraising and donor relations success.
- Effective communication, public speaking, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience managing budgets and building high-performing teams.
- Proven commitment to education, innovation, and preserving cryptologic history.
- Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of trust, empowerment, and collaboration.
Benefits
3 weeks - paid time off
8 holidays
Location
HybridWork must be performed in or near Glen Burnie, MD
Office: 808 Landmark Dr, Suite 223, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, USA
How to Apply
Email your resume and cover letter to Lnelson@cryptologicfoundation.org
