President & CEO---Aviation-ISAC

HR Elements•,

17d•Remote

About The Position

The President & Chief Executive Officer leads the Aviation Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Aviation ISAC), a global nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing cyber risk and strengthening resilience across the aviation sector. The organization has 155 members across 41 countries and five continents. The CEO provides strategic leadership and operational oversight to advance the organization's mission, vision, culture, and long-term sustainability, and serves as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors, members, government agencies, industry associations, regulators, and strategic partners. The CEO leads strategy, governance, industry representation, membership development, financial stewardship, organizational leadership, and information security and risk management. The role oversees five leadership positions and supports a workforce of 20 employees. It is remote/global, with a U.S. home base and up to 30% domestic and international travel. The CEO reports to the Board of Directors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience.
U.S.-based residency required.
Strong financial management and strategic planning experience.
Demonstrated success working with Boards of Directors and senior executives.
Proven ability to build partnerships and influence diverse stakeholders globally.
Exceptional communication and public speaking skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Ability to obtain a U.S. government national security clearance highly desirable.
Experience leading nonprofit, association, membership-based, aviation, cybersecurity, intelligence, or critical infrastructure organizations preferred.
Familiarity with aviation industry stakeholders, cybersecurity risk management, information-sharing communities, and regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

Model and champion Aviation ISAC's core values: Trusted Community, Information Sharing, Knowledge Development, Stewardship, and Partnership.
Lead the development and execution of the organization's strategic plan; identify and manage emerging opportunities, risks, and trends affecting aviation cybersecurity; and drive innovation in information sharing, threat intelligence, automation, community engagement, and member services.
Seek Board advice and guidance on strategic priorities and organizational direction, serve as the Board's principal advisor, and support the Board, Executive Committee, and standing committees through communication and reporting.
Implement Board-approved policies, strategies, and resolutions; ensure adherence to governance requirements, bylaws, and fiduciary responsibilities; and maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and nonprofit requirements.
Serve as Aviation ISAC's public face and chief spokesperson; represent the organization before industry groups, conferences, government agencies, regulators, and international bodies; and advance its influence and role as a trusted voice on aviation cybersecurity and resilience.
Promote collaboration among airlines, airports, OEMs, manufacturers, government agencies, and service providers.
Maintain and strengthen the trusted member community; establish membership growth and retention strategies; ensure members receive value through intelligence products, communities of interest, training, events, and engagement; and foster collaboration across member segments.
Oversee an annual operating budget of approximately $6 million; develop and oversee budgets, forecasts, cash and investments, and financial planning; monitor financial performance and sustainability; and align resources and investments with strategic outcomes.
Ensure responsible stewardship of organizational assets and resources; work with the Treasurer, Audit & Risk Committee, and Board on financial governance; and identify sponsorship, partnership, grant, and revenue opportunities consistent with the mission.
Provide direct oversight and strategic direction for the VP Member Success/CISO, VP Global Intelligence, VP Marketing/Event/Sponsors, Office Manager, and Business Development Manager.
Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing remote workforce; establish annual goals and performance expectations for senior leaders; foster trust, accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement; and promote employee development, succession planning, and organizational resilience.
Ensure effective governance of information security, privacy, and risk management programs; oversee implementation and maintenance of the Information Security Management System (ISMS); protect the confidentiality and integrity of member information and trusted sharing environments; and champion business continuity planning.
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with aviation industry stakeholders, government agencies, regulators, sector coordinating councils, research institutions, and strategic technology and cybersecurity partners.
Pursue opportunities that enhance member value and advance Aviation ISAC's mission, and facilitate collaboration on aviation cybersecurity issues of global significance.