Nathan Heath

Nathan Heath is an Analyst at NSI, Inc., focusing on strategic and technology consulting to drive high-stakes programs for government and commercial clients. He leads and supports critical Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E), AI, cyber, and defense strategy projects for the US Department of War (DoW), including complex US Joint Staff projects supporting the Combatant Commands (COCOMs) and Services. Nathan has authored influential NSI reports on topics such as strategic communications, integrated deterrence, strategic culture, national interests, and is instrumental in designing sophisticated causal and futures models. He also advises on human capital and commercial initiatives, contributing key decision-making analysis for the Department of Labor, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and technology, biotech, and gaming sector clients. Furthermore, leveraging his Certified SAFe 6 Agilist and Certified Scrum Master expertise, he manages NSI’s internal technology and operations strategy, driving organizational efficiency and optimizing core business systems, and he co-founded the company's monthly Book Club. Beyond his NSI tenure, Nathan is an AI Safety Consultant for industry leaders OpenAI and Anthropic, as well as a Truman Security Fellow and NextGen Initiative Fellow. Nathan received his MA in Law and Diplomacy from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. He is also a recognized thought leader in defense cooperation, cyber, and AI, with work appearing in publications such as War on the Rocks and World Politics Review, and has spoken at numerous international conferences in the UK and United States.