INSA

Intelligence and National Security Alliance:
Building a Stronger Intelligence Community.

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💫 An evening for the record books! The 2026 William Oliver Baker Award Dinner brought together more than 700 intelligence, defense, and national security professionals to celebrate The Hon. Chris Inglis and the spirit of service that defines our mission.

The packed house reflected the profound impact of Chris’s decades of leadership and service. It was an unforgettable evening filled with camaraderie and reflection, and a powerful reminder of what binds this community together: a lasting commitment to national security and a shared pride in the profession.

📸 View the Flickr album and relive the highlights from this extraordinary evening, courtesy of our Enduring Memories sponsor, @Google Public Sector.
>> https://t.co/dy8Qevk45D

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[New!] Tune in today to the latest Intelligence Career Conversations podcast featuring Dr. Linda Bixby, Chief Research and Partnerships Officer at the @uarizona.

Dr. Bixby reflects on her nonlinear career path, insights on continuous learning, mentorship, and navigating career pivots across the national security ecosystem.

Special thanks to @BoozAllen for sponsoring this episode.
🎧 Listen today! https://t.co/0BwpvPW2dw

#IntelligenceCareers #NationalSecurity

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Congratulations to Chris Inglis on receiving the 41st William Oliver Baker Award! Thank you, Chris, for your decades of service and your steady leadership in our national security community.

Compliments of our buzz Booster Sponsor, @arcfieldco.

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Join us as we take a stroll down memory lane at #INSABaker, celebrating 41 years of unforgettable moments. Special thanks to our Baker History Walk sponsors, @HalcyonAi. 

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✨The celebration has begun! Festivities are well underway at the 41st William Oliver Baker Award dinner celebrating The Hon Chris Inglis. It’s so great to see the community come together for this unforgettable evening! 

Compliments of our Buzz Booster sponsor, @arcfieldco.

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#ICYMI Check out our latest newsletter packed with updates, insights, and new programs! A big thank you to our sponsor, @BoozAllen, for supporting this edition.

What’s inside:
🔹 INSA joins industry coalition proposing recommendations for FY27 IAA
🔹 Ryon Klotz (CIA) and Cheri Benedict (Executive Office of the President) join the speaker lineup for the classified Supply Chain and Third-Party Resilience program
🔹 New All Source Podcast episode, “Testing for Trust,” with former NGA Chief AI Officer Mark Munsell
🔹 Upcoming INSA Foundation programs, including a new AI Foundations Workshop and a virtual webinar on AI-Driven Clarity

👉 Read the full update here: https://t.co/bbPkK6zbPm

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⚡ Episode 4 of INSA’s From Action Plan to Mission Impact: Key Takeaways from America’s AI Action Plan podcast series is now LIVE!

In this episode, hosts Chitra Sivanandam and Dr. Yevgeniy Sirotin are joined by Mark Munsell, former Chief AI Officer at NGA, to discuss what it takes to build trust in AI systems before they are deployed in mission environments. The conversation breaks down how agencies and industry can balance rapid AI adoption with responsible oversight, continuous monitoring, and risk management to ensure these systems remain reliable, mission-ready, and resilient against emerging threats.

Stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube!
👉 YouTube: https://t.co/fm8cri3IVE
👉 Spotify: https://t.co/b4VPCnwFSh
👉 Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/nvsIWK1sYM

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✨ With sunny skies on the horizon, the countdown is on for #INSABaker! We’re just days away from the 41st William Oliver Baker Award Dinner as we gather to celebrate The Hon. Chris Inglis and his extraordinary contributions to cybersecurity, intelligence, and the national security mission.

Follow #INSABaker for highlights throughout the evening, compliments of our Buzz Booster sponsor, @arcfieldco.

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Join the INSA Foundation online on Monday, June 8, from 1:00-2:00 pm ET for AI-Driven Clarity at the Edge, featuring Katherine Bukolt, Chief of the MARS Program at @DefenseIntel, and moderator Lindy Kyzer.
🔗 Register Today! https://t.co/5XRCNnXi4k

Underwritten by @BoozAllen, this webinar will address how AI transforms data operations where it matters most, focusing on secure architectures, deployment in disconnected environments, and the critical role of human oversight.

Plus, there will be ample time for audience Q&A!

#AI #IntelligenceCommunity

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INSA joined five leading industry associations in providing targeted legislative recommendations to congressional leaders ahead of markups for the Intelligence Authorization Act for FY27.

The coalition outlined practical statutory fixes to modernize public-private coordination and reduce risk to sensitive missions, focusing on three critical areas:
• Modernizing clearance sponsorship authorities
• Balancing fixed-price contract risk on classified programs
• Harmonizing secure facility accreditation standards

"Providing these insights to Congress is vital for our members, who face every day administrative and contractual bottlenecks that slow down critical mission delivery," said INSA President Suzanne Wilson Heckenberg. "Bringing diverse stakeholders together to address these friction points is central to what we do. This type of collaboration allows us to deliver the creative, practical solutions needed to strengthen public-private integration and better support the national security mission."

Thank you to our coalition partners! @AIAspeaks, Center for Procurement Advocacy, @NDIAToday, Professional Services Council, @USChamber

👉 Read the full joint letter:https://t.co/8ubjUswvXj

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This Memorial Day, INSA pauses to honor and remember the brave servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation.

We also hold close their families and loved ones who carry their memory every day. Their strength and sacrifice remind us of the true cost of freedom.

Today, and every day, we are deeply grateful.
#MemorialDay #RememberandHonor

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🚗 Traveling for the long weekend? Catch up on INSA’s All Source Podcast series, From Action Plan to Mission Impact. Episode 3, The Human Side of Mission Data, is available now!

⚡ Hosts Chitra Sivanandam and Dr. Yevgeniy Sirotin are joined by Dr. Ian McCulloh to discuss how organizations can transform raw mission data into operational advantage and why data quality and integrity are essential to successful AI adoption.

🎧 Listen on the go this weekend:
👉 Spotify: https://t.co/Hw2MaYnQ7D
👉 Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/rVlNpwUtuV
👉 YouTube: https://t.co/hrAAE6WPKN

#AI #MissionData #IntelligenceCommunity

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🚀 Just one week until INSA returns to Huntsville for our two-day Cyber Threats to Space program!
📅 May 12-13
📍 Huntsville, AL
🔗 Register today: https://t.co/5ikC8BRZIg

Program Highlights:
📅 May 12 | 5:00–7:30 pm CT
Join us for a welcome reception and keynote remarks from Steven Rush, Chief, MSIC, @DefenseIntel.
📅 May 13 | 8:00–10:00 am CT
The classified (Secret) breakfast program includes a keynote from Sean Redman (Golden Dome for America) and a panel featuring COL Derek Bothern, USA (@ArmySMDC), COL Tim Measner, USA (@US_SpaceCom), Steven Rush (DIA), and MG Barbara Fast, USA (Ret.).

Thank you to our sponsors!
@CACIIntl, @Esri, @Google Public Sector, @LeidosInc, @ParsonsCorp, @PeratonCorp, @SAICinc, Westway Enterprises

Thank you to our supporting partners!
@AFCEA, Huntsville Chapter, Cyber Huntsville

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[Happening Soon!] Don't miss INSA's upcoming #CoffeeandConvo this Thursday, May 7, from 9:00-9:45 am ET with Air Marshal Paul Godfrey, Assistant Chief of Space Operations for Future Concepts and Partnerships, @USSpaceForce, and INSA Executive VP John Doyon.
🔗 Register Today! https://t.co/xHkB3TGsu5

Topics for discussion include countering adversary threats, building resilient space architectures, streamlining data sharing, and operationalizing "Allied by Design" to move from cooperation to integration.

Bring your questions! There will be ample time for audience Q&A!
Special thanks to our host sponsor, @LeidosInc.

#IntelligenceCommunity #VirtualProgram #NationalSecurity

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[Just Released!] Tune in today to the latest Intelligence Career Conversations podcast with Robert Goodson, Vice President, @BoozAllen.

Robert reflects on his path from an Army Intelligence Officer to a private sector leader and shares insights on career growth, mentorship, networking, and leading teams in the national security space. He also offers advice on continuous learning, adapting to emerging tech, and building the communication skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.

Tune in today! https://t.co/5XnC6TGciy

#IntelligenceCareers #NationalSecurity

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#ICYMI Check out our latest newsletter packed with updates, insights, and new programs! A big thank you to our sponsor, @BoozAllen, for supporting this edition.

What's inside:
🔹 Launch of inaugural All Source Podcast, From Action Plant to Mission Impact: Key Takeaways from America's AI Action Plan
🔹 Two-week reminder for Common Threads Huntsville featuring speakers from Defense Intelligence Agency, Golden Dome for America, U.S. Space Command, and more!
🔹 Upcoming #CoffeeandConvos with @USSpaceForce's Paul Godfrey and U.S. @USTreasury's The Hon. Peter Metzger
🔹 Scenes and session recording from 2026 Spring Symposium
👉 Read the full update here: https://t.co/LDGGxrMAim

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[New Speakers!] Join 250 intelligence and national security professionals for INSA’s 9th Annual The New IC Symposium, a half-day program focused on leadership growth, emerging mission opportunities, and building the skills needed to navigate an evolving workforce.
📅 Thursday, June 18 | 1:00-6:00 pm
📍 Army Navy Country Club, Arlington, VA
🔗 https://t.co/FF0RolFFKS

Our exceptional speaker lineup includes Lori Wade (@CIA), Kevin Hennecken (OPM), Alexandra Seymour (@ONCD), Jamie Jones Miller (@Northeastern University Arlington), Dr. Ryan Carpenter (@scsp_ai), Scott Cooper (With Honor), Dr. Stacey Dixon, Cynthia Kaiser (@Halcyon), Kristyn Ream, and Adam Scheer (@Saronic).

Plus, take advantage of the GRATIS Career Conversations, an exclusive career fair for cleared professionals hosted in partnership with @ClearanceJobs, from 12:00–2:00 pm. Separate registration required.

Thank you to our sponsors!
@AWS, @EnabledIntel_AI, @GDIT, @salesforce, @uarizona

#FutureWorkforce #IntelligenceCommunity

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🌟 INSA is pleased to debut our inaugural All Source Podcast series: From Action Plan to Mission Impact: Key Takeaways from America's AI Action Plan.

This seven-part series cuts through the noise to focus on moving AI from policy discussion to operational use. Developed by our AI Subcommittee, hosts Chitra Sivanandam (Subcommittee Chair) and Dr. Yevgeniy Sirotin (Vice Chair), bring together SMEs and industry leaders to tackle the gap between strategy and execution.

⚡ Episode 1: Chitra and Yevgeniy break down the infrastructure and coordination barriers preventing AI from moving out of policy memos and into the mission.
⚡ Episode 2: Featuring Sean Batir, highlights why AI cannot scale without a foundation of secure, interoperable, and mission-ready data.

🎧 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube:
👉 Spotify: https://t.co/QBC21USlEF
👉 Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/hGcWVE3Oli
👉 YouTube: https://t.co/A1yUwOpkMv

#AIActionPlan #Podcast #IntelligenceCommunity

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[New!] Tune into the latest episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast featuring Meisha Lutsey, Executive VP, Mission and Engineering Support, @CACIIntl.

Meisha shares her IC career path, strategies for building new skills, and practical ways to stay ahead of emerging technologies.

🎧 Tune in today! https://t.co/3DMa2gTYhl

#IntelligenceCareers #IntelligenceCommunity