The nature of intelligence work means that it is often difficult to find information about career options, identify job opportunities, and meet colleagues and mentors in the field. Moreover, the hurdle of acquiring a security clearance can make it difficult to secure one’s first job in the field.
INSA’s Intelligence Champions Council (ICC) strives to enhance the ability of the Intelligence Community (IC), including its partners in industry and academia, to accomplish their missions by advising, mentoring, advocating for, and fostering dialogue among individuals across organizations and experience levels who are interested or engaged in intelligence-related careers.
Through panel discussions and mentoring events, the Council facilitates informal learning for members of the intelligence and national security workforce and helps them build positive relationships, discover professional mentors, and gain an appreciation for other perspectives within the community.
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Through its initiatives, the Council works to:
INSA's Serving Your Country in National Security panel discussion "spoke to a diverse audience—ranging from students to seasoned members of the intelligence community," writes Caroline D'Agati for ClearanceJobs.com.
On February 17, 2021, INSA welcomed members from across the country to the 11th Achievement Awards ceremony. The over 300 viewers in attendance, gave the evening a 100% approval rating! The program kicked off with keynote remarks from NGA's Deputy Director, Dr. Stacey Dixon. Drawing on examples from her own career and le ...
More than 200 leaders from across the intelligence, national security, homeland, and academic communities attended INSA's 10th Achievement Awards ceremony on Thursday, February 20 at the U.S. Institute of Peace. The festive evening kicked off with a lively networking reception, where guests enjoyed catching up with colleagu ...
A record number of attendees participated in INSA's 7th Annual Speed Mentoring on Nov 12 at the Westin Arlington Gateway. Supported by the Intelligence Champions Council, the fast-paced event provided early to mid-career professionals the opportunity to build relationships and gain valuable insights from senior IC leaders.
On July 22, more than 100 professionals attended INSA and USGIF's Mid-Career Reboot: Challenges and Choices breakfast program for networking and career-enhancing insights.
This festive evening brought the intelligence and national security communities together to celebrate outstanding early and mid-career professionals from government, military, academia, homeland security, and industry, as well as the senior leaders who inspired their success.
