Intelligence and National Security Alliance
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance is a non-profit, nonpartisan 501 professional organization based in Arlington, Virginia for the public and private sector members of the United States Intelligence Community.
History
INSA was founded in 1979 as the Security Affairs Support Association by several military and civilian intelligence professionals including Len Moodispaw and John E. Morrison. Their intent was to bring together professionals in the intelligence field, primarily focused on the National Security Agency, and to assist members in staying current on intelligence and national security community issues. SASA's headquarters were in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.DOD SkillBridge Fellowship
INSA has a memorandum of understanding with the United States Department of Defense, recognizing it as an official partner of the DOD SkillBridge Program. Beginning in 2022, INSA began welcoming DOD SkillBridge Fellows into the organization.Events and IC Outreach
William Oliver Baker Award Dinner
The William Oliver Baker Award was established by SASA in 1984 to honor achievements in the intelligence sector. The award is named in honor of the first recipient, William O. Baker. To celebrate each award recipient, INSA holds an annual William Oliver Baker Award Dinner.| Year | Awardee |
| 1984 | Dr. William O. Baker |
| 1985 | Senator Barry Goldwater |
| 1986 | Ambassador Vernon A. Walters |
| 1987 | Ambassador Richard Helms |
| 1988 | Dr. Edwin H. Land |
| 1989 | Admiral Bobby Inman, USN |
| 1990 | Dr. Lew Allen |
| 1991 | James R. Schlesinger |
| 1992 | Dr. Louis W. Tordella |
| 1993 | Dr. Albert D. Wheelon |
| 1994 | Robert J. Hermann |
| 1995 | John N. McMahon |
| 1996 | LTG Samuel V. Wilson, USA |
| 1997 | Judge William H. Webster |
| 1998 | Dr. Jack E. Thomas |
| 1999 | Ann Z. Caracristi |
| 2000 | William J. Perry |
| 2001 | Dr. Sidney D. Drell |
| 2002 | Mr. Charles E. Allen |
| 2003 | George J. Tenet |
| 2004 | Joan A. Dempsey |
| 2005 | Lt Gen Brent Scowcroft, USAF |
| 2006 | Lt Gen James R. Clapper, Jr., USAF |
| 2007 | Admiral William Oliver Studeman, USN |
| 2008 | Richard James Kerr |
| 2009 | Former Senator John Warner |
| 2010 | Secretary of Defense Robert Gates |
| 2011 | Mike McConnell |
| 2012 | Arthur L. Money |
| 2013 | General Michael V. Hayden |
| 2014 | Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger |
| 2015 | Congressman Mike Rogers |
| 2016 | John E. McLaughlin |
| 2017 | Robert Mueller |
| 2018 | Stephanie O'Sullivan |
| 2019 | General Keith B. Alexander |
| 2021 | Susan M. Gordon |
| 2022 | Governor Tom Ridge |
| 2023 | Lieutenant General Vincent Stewart |
| 2024 | General Paul M. Nakasone |
| 2025 | Former CIA director William J. Burns |
Achievement Awards
The INSA Achievement Awards were established in 2010. INSA holds the Achievement Awards annually, granting six awards that differ in their mission and service requirements. The six awards are:- Richard J. Kerr Government Award
- John W. Warner Homeland Security Award
- Edwin H. Land Industry Award
- Joan A. Dempsey Mentoring Award
- William O. Studeman Military Award
- Sidney D. Drell Academic Award
Intelligence and National Security Summit