Councils

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Council service is open to INSA members in good standing. Simply complete this brief form & our membership team will contact you with next steps. 

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Where Expertise Meets Action.

INSA’s policy councils and subcommittees bring together professionals from government, industry, and academia to address the intelligence and national security community’s most pressing challenges. Councils do not just talk about issues; they help shape them.

As a member, councils offer:

  • Opportunities to shape policies that strengthen the IC's effectiveness and efficiency 
  • Thought leadership through white papers, op-eds, podcasts, and panel discussions
  • Collaboration with peers and government partners in trusted, solution-focused forums
  • Access to government and academic leaders who share challenges, priorities, and opportunities for collaboration

Get Involved!

Council service ensures that INSA members play an active part in advancing policy ideas and solutions that support the U.S. intelligence and national security mission.


Thought Leadership

White Papers & Op-Eds

Crush the Interview: Strategies for Telling Your Story

Oct 8, 2025, 14:12 by Nicole Leung
On this episode of The Unredacted Resume, host Brian Drake, along with guests Kim King (DIA) and Wyetta Morrow (Collins Aerospace, An RTX Business), discuss effective interview strategies for individuals transitioning from federal service to new roles in the national security sector. They cover various types of interviews, preparation techniques, importance of self-awareness, and tips for both early and mid-career job seekers.

The Unredacted Resume: Episode 5

The Unredacted Resume is co-hosted by Tech & Innovation Council Co-Chair Brian Drake and Security Policy Reform Council Vice-Chair Lindy Kyzer.

On this episode of The Unredacted Resume, host Brian Drake, along with guests Kim King (DIA) and Wyetta Morrow (Collins Aerospace, An RTX Business), discuss effective interview strategies for individuals transitioning from federal service to new roles in the national security sector. They cover various types of interviews, preparation techniques, importance of self-awareness, and tips for both early and mid-career job seekers. The conversation emphasizes the significance of understanding interview processes, practicing responses, and articulating one's experiences and skills effectively. 

Podcasts

Crush the Interview: Strategies for Telling Your Story

Oct 8, 2025, 14:12 by Nicole Leung
On this episode of The Unredacted Resume, host Brian Drake, along with guests Kim King (DIA) and Wyetta Morrow (Collins Aerospace, An RTX Business), discuss effective interview strategies for individuals transitioning from federal service to new roles in the national security sector. They cover various types of interviews, preparation techniques, importance of self-awareness, and tips for both early and mid-career job seekers.

The Unredacted Resume: Episode 5

The Unredacted Resume is co-hosted by Tech & Innovation Council Co-Chair Brian Drake and Security Policy Reform Council Vice-Chair Lindy Kyzer.

On this episode of The Unredacted Resume, host Brian Drake, along with guests Kim King (DIA) and Wyetta Morrow (Collins Aerospace, An RTX Business), discuss effective interview strategies for individuals transitioning from federal service to new roles in the national security sector. They cover various types of interviews, preparation techniques, importance of self-awareness, and tips for both early and mid-career job seekers. The conversation emphasizes the significance of understanding interview processes, practicing responses, and articulating one's experiences and skills effectively.