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.
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.
INSA held its eighth annual Achievement Awards ceremony on February 22, 2018, at the United States Institute of Peace. More than 220 INSA members and guests helped recognize recipients for exceptional leadership, mentorship, and outstanding contributions to U.S. intelligence, national security, or homeland security.
INSA's Intelligence Champions Council hosted its annual professional development panel discussion on November 14, 2017, "Serving Your Country in National Security: Mindsets and Skill Sets for Success." Panelists included representatives from CIA, FS-ISAC, NSA, and OG Systems.
