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Now Open: Apply for an INSF Scholarship!

March 21, 2025

The INSA Foundation (INSF) is investing in the future of the national security workforce by awarding eight undergraduate and master’s scholarships, collectively valued at $60,000, to exceptional students pursuing careers in intelligence, national security, and defense. Now in its fourth year, the INSF Scholarship program has already awarded $150,000 to dedicated students committed to serving the U.S. national security mission.

AI Subcommittee Submits Recommendations for AI Action Plan

March 20, 2025

INSA's AI Subcommittee recently responded to an OSTP Request for Information (RFI) seeking input on an AI Action Plan. The response outlines INSA’s recommendations for enhancing national security through AI interoperability, workforce development, and public-private collaboration. It provides a framework for cataloging AI capabilities, strengthening AI skills training, and establishing scalable commercialization pathways to accelerate innovation.

INSA Welcomes Six New Members to Board of Directors

February 18, 2025

INSA is pleased to announce the election of six distinguished leaders to its 2025 Board of Directors. Led by INSA Chairwoman Letitia A. Long, the 18-member board provides strategic direction, and oversight to advance INSA’s mission of strengthening public-private-academic partnerships across the intelligence and national security community.

The Hon. William J. Burns to Receive 2025 William Oliver Baker Award

February 03, 2025

INSA is pleased to announce The Hon. William J. Burns, former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and career ambassador, as the recipient of the 2025 William Oliver Baker Award. Presented annually, the award recognizes a senior leader for exceptional contributions to U.S. intelligence and national security. Mr. Burns will be honored at the 40th Baker Award Dinner on Saturday, July 26, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Letitia A. Long Reelected to Historic Fourth Term as INSA Chairwoman

January 23, 2025

INSA proudly announces that Letitia A. “Tish” Long has been unanimously re-elected to an unprecedented fourth term as chairwoman of the INSA Board of Directors and INSA Foundation Board of Trustees. Ms. Long has held this leadership position since January 2016 and will continue her next three-year term through December 31, 2027.

Honoring Excellence: INSA Announces 2025 Charlie Allen Achievement Awards Recipients

January 15, 2025

INSA announced the recipients of the 2025 Charlie Allen Achievement Awards. The awards, to be presented on February 20 at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA, will acknowledge the exceptional contributions of five early to mid-career intelligence, national security, and homeland security professionals, as well as one senior leader for their sustained commitment to building and mentoring a world-class workforce.

INSA Releases Presidential Transition Memo

December 17, 2024

INSA has released its Presidential Transition Memo: Building a Secure Tomorrow, which outlines practical steps to improve workforce readiness in AI and cybersecurity, streamline security processes, and enhance collaboration between government, industry, and academia. By focusing on achievable improvements, the recommendations aim to position the IC for greater efficiency, innovation, and agility in meeting national security challenges.

FY24 Annual Report: A Year of Impact and Progress

November 25, 2024

INSA is proud to present our FY 2024 Annual Report, which is a testament to the meaningful progress we achieved with your support. This report highlights a year of impactful programs and policy initiatives that tackled critical intelligence and national security priorities head-on.

INSF Releases Key Findings From Three-Part "The Future of the IC Workforce: Technology and Talent Transformation" Series

October 30, 2024

The INSA Founation has published a new paper outlining key insights from its three-part webinar series, The Future of the IC Workforce: Technology and Talent Transformation, held in September 2024. Underwritten by ClearanceJobs and GDIT, the series convened leaders from government, industry, and academia to discuss actionable strategies to strengthen the Intelligence Community workforce.

Hail and Farewell, Passing the Baton of SPRC Leadership!

October 21, 2024

The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) announced that the founding Chair, Charlie Allen, and Vice Chair, Kathy Pherson, of the Security Policy Reform Council (SPRC) have stepped down after 14 years of service. Formed in 2010, the SPRC has played a critical role in advancing security clearance and suitability reform, driving meaningful improvements in U.S. security policies.