Intelligence and National Security Alliance

?? INSA is Heading to Huntsville for Our 5th Common Threads Huntsville Program! ?? Supported by Cyber Huntsville, this year's event, Cyber Threats and the Evolving National Security Landscape, will take place on May 14- 15, and will focus on the growing cyber threats to operational technology and the impact of national security! Register Now: https://lnkd.in/ekyT-CKE ? ?? The May 14 program features a career fair with ClearanceJobs, and a welcome reception and keynote from Cynthia Kaiser. ?? On May 15, we will hold a (Secret//NOFORN) classified breakfast and panel discussion. MG Barbara Fast, USA (Ret.) will moderate the discussion focused on cyber threats to operational technology and the importance of cross-sector collaboration. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and gain valuable insights in one of the nation's fastest-growing intelligence and national security hubs! Additional speakers coming soon! ? Thank you to our sponsors! Leidos, Stealth Communications Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) #IntelligenceCommunity #NationalSecurity #CyberThreats

Speaker Announcement! We’re thrilled to welcome Rachel H. Grunspan (Central Intelligence Agency), Thomas Speciale (National Counterintelligence and Security Center), and Dr. Megan Anderson (IQT (In-Q-Tel)) to our all-star lineup at the 2025 Spring Symposium taking place April 22, from 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, at the INSA Conference Center! Register Now: https://lnkd.in/ezCPwixP ? Join us for a full-day deep dive into the future of national security and emerging technologies: - Rachel Grunspan will explore AI’s role in intelligence and its impact on national security. - Thomas Speciale will tackle counterintelligence challenges in a rapidly evolving tech landscape - Dr. Megan Anderson will map out the path ahead for emerging technologies and innovation. Additional speaker and keynote announcements coming soon!? Thank you to our sponsors! Accrete, Amazon Web Services (AWS), CACI International Inc, CANDA Solutions, Google for Government, Intufo Inc., Northeastern University, SAIC, Seekr #EmergingTech #AI #IntelligenceCommunity #Nationalsecurity

Meet Joshua Belsterling! As a senior software engineer at Lockheed Martin, Joshua thrives on tackling complex challenges and driving innovation. In our latest #YourIC profile, he shares what makes his work so rewarding, the one piece of advice he’s still working to master, and why he believes the classic saying “Find a job you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life” is the worst advice he’s ever received!?View the full profile: https://lnkd.in/ex2MT9UR #IntelligenceCommunity #NationalSecurity

Check out our latest episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast! ? Tune in as COL Derrick Lee, USA (Ret.), Director of Intelligence Programs, SOSi shares experiences from 30 years in military intelligence, discusses challenges facing the workforce, and highlights the importance of mentorship and strategic thinking for career growth! ? Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast! Spotify>> https://lnkd.in/eBrs8aGV Apple Podcast>> https://lnkd.in/eD_WiPNd ? #IntelligenceCareers #CareerPaths?Jim Donnelly

Employee Appreciation Day shoutout to Team INSA -- 10 full-time staff, six interns, and two fellows! Your skills, commitment, and teamwork make our team exceptional! Thank you for everything you do! #EmployeeAppreciation #INSATeam

Last night, I attended a live session of my favorite talk show, "Tish," where host and former NGA Director Letitia Long interviewed America's Space Dad, the Honorable Dr. Christopher Scolese, at the Intelligence and National Security Alliance leadership dinner. If you're a nerd like me, Dr. Scolese is basically your Tom Brady. The 19th Director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) has three engineering degrees, served as NASA's Chief Engineer 20 years ago, and ran the Goddard Space Flight Center. The difference between NASA and the NRO? "I can talk about 99% of the stuff I did at NASA. NRO, about 1%." Scolese discussed - at the 500km level - NRO's investment in a resilient, persistent, proliferated architecture. But he also noted "eventually aperture wins." This is his more scientifically correct way of saying "size matters." There is a role for small satellites but if you need to answer a question that requires sensitivity and precision, the size of your antenna or your mirror drives the design for what you can hear and see ??♀?. Tish asked what he thought of quantum. "Ooh, that's one of my favorites!" said no one ever... except Scolese who squirmed in his chair like you asked him to read his Battlestar Galactica fan fiction novel (probably exists). Scolese said the NRO invests in quantum sensing, communications, and encryption but not quantum computing because "many others are doing that and we will take advantage of it." I nearly choked on my 5lb cheesecake when she asked if he had any concerns about his launch vehicle supply chain, particularly a concern about the oft-maligned United Launch Alliance Vulcan ?? rocket ?? (one of two systems certified to launch his big aperture space toys). He said all new systems have problems and "ULA is a good company and they will figure it out." I'm going to keep that little saying in my back pocket for the eight times I'm going to need it this week. In what would have been a sick burn to the former NGA Director if delivered by anyone but the lovable, affable Scolese, he said his engineers were using #AI to solve "easy problems like recognizing tanks and trucks" but also much harder things upon which he refused to elaborate. The 68-year old federal leader's retirement has long been rumored and the electrical engineer on the right asked the electrical engineer on the left if he had any closing thoughts and advice for young people entering the field: "The future is bright and shiny and you'll make it brighter and shinier." Oh, Dr. Scolese. When we talk about "exquisite systems" we mean you. Josh Perrius Suzanne Wilson Heckenberg Virginia Cevasco Trey Treadwell Maisha Glover Steve Denker LtCol Mitch Rios (Ret) Onik Quddus Jessica King #SpaceDad #AboveAndBeyond

Thank you to The Hon. Chris Scolese, Director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), for joining us as our guest of honor at INSA’s Leadership Dinner on March 5 in McLean, VA. Over 300 top intelligence and national security leaders filled the room. In a dynamic Q&A with INSA Chairwoman Letitia Long, he discussed architecture resiliency, quantum sensing, and partnerships with allies and industry. Missed it? View Photos: https://lnkd.in/eBX7eS57 Thanks to our sponsors for supporting this standout event. Ariel Secure Technologies, AT&T, Amazon Web Services (AWS), BAE Systems, CACI International Inc, Data Machines, General Dynamics Information Technology, Google for Government, Leidos, ManTech, Oracle, SAIC, The Potomac Advocates, Zeta Associates #ISR #SpaceBased #INSALeadership #Quantum #IntelligenceCommunity #NationalSecurity

[Speaker Update!] Heather Chelson, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and Kevin Green Ph.D., NVIDIA, join the stellar speaker lineup for our TS/SCI Classified program, AI and Mission Applications: Case Studies and Lessons Learned! Register Now: https://lnkd.in/eUUu3eiJ ? Taking place Thursday, March 13, from 8:00-10:45 am, in Chantilly, VA, speakers Heather Chelson, NGA, Gabe Chiulli, Enterprise Cloud Management Agency, and moderator Chitra S., Living Dino, LLC, will discuss how #AI tools are advancing the mission in resource-constrained environments, challenges in scaling and implementation, and emerging trends in AI. ? Keynote speaker coming soon! ? Thank you to our sponsors! Amazon Web Services (AWS), CACI International Inc, Peraton, Pryon, SAIC #EmergingTech #AdvancingTheMission #NationalSecurity #IntelligenceCommunity

? We had a full house at our 2025 Charlie Allen Achievement Awards! ? View event Photos: https://lnkd.in/emktyE87 ? The evening featured an inspiring keynote from Juliane Gallina, Deputy Director, Directorate of Digital Innovation, Central Intelligence Agency, a heartfelt birthday surprise for The Hon. Charlie Allen, and a special tribute to six outstanding early- to mid-career professionals making a difference in intelligence, defense, and national security communities. ? Congratulations to our recipients Kris Sonsteby, Executive Office of the President and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency; Sarah Daly, Institute for Defense Analyses; Maj. Javier Noboa, USSF, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO); Kelsey Carilli, Sandia National Laboratories; TSgt John Coloso, USAF, National Security Agency; and Khalilah Montgomery-Sobrowski, U.S. Department of Homeland Security! ? The program recording will be available online early next week. ? Thank you to our sponsors! Amazon Web Services (AWS), Lockheed Martin, Peraton, General Dynamics Information Technology, The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University, Data Machines Kris S. #INSAAchievement #EmergingLeaders #Mentorship #IntelligenceCommunity #NationalSecurity

T-One day until the #INSAAchievement Awards! Today we are spotlighting our 2025 Sydney D. Drell Science and Technology awardee Kelsey Carilli, R&D, Systems Engineer, Sandia National Laboratories. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ehiqfD8h ? A trailblazer in extended reality engineering visualization at Sandia National Laboratories, Kelsey has transformed how teams tackle complex engineering challenges critical to the nation’s nuclear security mission. Her innovative tools have played a pivotal role in key modernization programs, enabling faster, more informed decision-making. ? Congratulations Kelsey Carilli! ? Join us tomorrow, February 20 at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA to celebrate Kelsey's achievements. Onsite registration will be available! ? Thank you to our sponsors! Amazon Web Services (AWS), Data Machines, General Dynamics Information Technology, Lockheed Martin, Nightwing, The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University, Peraton #EmergingLeaders #IntelligenceCommunity #NationalSecurity #RD #XR