Intelligence and National Security Foundation

New Endowment Honors IC Trailblazer Tish Long! 

The Letitia A. Long Endowed Intelligence Award and "Investing in the Future IC Workforce" Scholarships support talented, mission-driven undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies related to a career in the United States intelligence and national security communities.

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Make a Donation!

Donations to support INSF's scholarships can be made via check, PayPal, or Venmo. Mail-In Checks: Intelligence and National Security Foundation 4301 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 910, Arlington, VA 22203 Please note that the check is for the scholarship fund PayPal & Venmo: @INSFScholarship

2022 Future of the IC Workforce Multimedia Series

INSF Announces Lineup for "The Future of the IC Workforce"

Underwritten by Avantus and supported by ClearanceJobs.com, this three-part series will focus on Open Source Intelligence, Trust in the IC, and Mission Integration.

The first installment, "Open Source....Not the Same Old Conversation" takes place on May 2, from 2:00-3:00 pm ET! 

Panelists include:

• The Hon. Ellen McCarthy, President, Truth in Media Cooperative
• Patrice Tibbs, Chief of Community Open Source, CIA
• Matt Scott, Senior Vice President and Mission Technology Strategist, Avantus Federal (moderator)

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Revisit 2021's Three-Part Future of the IC Workforce Videocast Series:

Episode 1 | Risks and Benefits of Remote Work 

Episode 2 | Adapting the IC Workforce: Recruiting, Retaining, Training, and Re-Skilling

Episode 3 | Enabling the Secure Hybrid Work Environment 

INSA365: Discover Career Opportunities in the IC

Access the Video  

This TV news-styled broadcast, titled INSA365, provides an inside look into how intelligence and national security professionals got their start in supporting the private sector. At the end, stick around for an interview focused on turning an internship into a full-time job offer. Even kickstart your own career—the video’s landing page offers you the opportunity to submit your information directly to the recruiting team at General Dynamics Information Technology.

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Get to Know #yourIC!

The diversity of the people who make up the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) is inspiring and the career paths within it are endless. Learn more about them on our #yourIC page.

Diversity with Inclusion

A diverse, skilled workforce, one with varied perspectives, backgrounds and cognitive styles, is a vital national security interest. INSF puts a high priority on ensuring development and advancement opportunities exist for all professionals committed to the mission. From podcasts to programming, INSF seeks to build a talent pipeline that brings a rich array of perspectives to our community, ensuring we meet today's—and tomorrow’s—challenges. 

Diversity & Inclusion Podcast Series with ClearanceJobs.com 

• Brains, Bias, and Why the Best Teams are Diverse
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the National Security Workforce
• First Female African American Pilot Talks About Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

Diversity in National Security: Critical to Securing Our Mission at Home and Abroad

In celebration of Black History Month, INSF and Cornerstone hosted a conversation on the importance of diversity and inclusion within the national security arena. The program began with keynote remarks from Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), followed by a roundtable discussion with 

• Rita Sampson, Former Chief of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity, ODNI
• Wyndee Parker, National Security Advisor for Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi 
• George MacArthur, Vice President and Portfolio Manager, ManTech
• Lodriguez Murry, Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs, United Negro College Fund
• Charles Carithers, Government Affairs Principal, Cornerstone (moderator)

Strengthening the Public's Understanding of the IC

INSF has partnered with the Ridge College of Intelligence Studies and Applied Sciences at Mercyhurst University, to help create the first Intelligence Community Hall of Fame, which will be housed on the university's campus in Erie, PA. This institution will bring to life the stories of intelligence trailblazers whose leadership, selfless service, and love of country ensured the protection of our nation and the liberties we all enjoy. In addition, it will illustrate to our future IC workforce—such as the students in Mercyhurst’s intelligence programs—the multitude of career opportunities available across the community; the importance of service to a cause bigger than one’s self; and the value of a life of integrity and purpose.

Media Coverage

Advancing Research and Discussion of top National Security Issues

8(a) National Security Showcase

Held in June 2021, this first-time INSA event offered 24 8(a) businesses the opportunity to market their technology and service innovations with national security applications to procurement representatives, venture capitalists, S&T leaders, and small business specialists from across the IC.

In 2022, this program was expanded to include an even greater number of disadvantaged small businesses. Stay tuned! Details on the June 14-16 event will be announced soon! 

Innovators' Showcase

From 2010-2020, the Innovators’ Showcase provided the opportunity to academia and the private sector to present independent research and development initiatives with national security applications to key S&T and procurement officials from across DOD and the IC. Held in partnership with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Showcase fosters dialogue between government and outside organizations regarding technical challenges and solutions.

2022 Board of Trustees

Letitia A. Long
Chair

Suzanne Wilson Heckenberg
President

Chuck Alsup 
Senior Advisor

The Honorable James Clapper

Debra Del Vecchio
Director, Innovation Solutions,
Applied Research Lab, Penn State

MG Barb Fast
Retired

Adam Lurie
Chief Strategy Officer, Torch.AI

Matt Scott
SVP and Mission Technology Strategist,
Avantus Federal

What we do

The Foundation supports programs and resources that:

• Educate the public on the value of the Intelligence Community;
• Advance key intelligence and national security research; and
• Support a diverse, skilled, passionate pipeline of talent into the community