Javier Nater

Javier Nater is the Associate Director of Operations at Gray Space Strategies, where he leads operational strategy and execution across the cybersecurity, national security, emerging technology, and critical infrastructure sectors. He oversees daily operations, corporate systems, and client delivery, translating the CEO’s strategic vision into scalable processes, measurable outcomes, and high-impact engagements.

Previously, Javier served as a Senior Associate for Research & Content Development at Gray Space Strategies, delivering strategic research and insights across cyber policy, defense innovation, and geopolitical risk. He brings additional experience from the Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group at CSIS, where he worked on defense industrial strategy and global technology competition.

Javier holds degrees from the University of Notre Dame and Johns Hopkins SAIS, where his work focused on U.S. cyber policy, 5G security, and transatlantic defense and security.