AFCEA NOVA Military Government Career Transition Seminar

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SEMINAR PANELISTS • Byron Bissessar, Master Gunnery Sergeant, US Marine Corps, (Ret) Debbie Filippi, SES, DOD (Ret) • Lieutenant Bryan Harris, USNR • Tim Kirk, Director, Government Services, Supremesoft Corporation The STAR Program is AFCEA NOVA’s seminar series for Government/Military employees that are in the process of career transition. The event will offer attendees the opportunity to gain insights and lessons learned from others who have successfully made the transition. It also offers networking opportunities with program managers, hiring managers, and staffing professionals. This breakfast event is for our officer and enlisted members who are either retiring or leaving government service for the private sector in the next 12 -18 months, and is intended to build upon the information provided by the Government transition assistance programs. The event will offer attendees the opportunity to gain insights and lessons learned from others who have successfully made the transition. It also offers networking opportunities with program managers, hiring managers, and staffing professionals. CAREER TRANSITION SEMINAR & BREAKFAST JANUARY 29, 2013 PROGRAM AGENDA: 7:00am - Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance, & Breakfast 7:30 to 8:30am - Speaker Presentations 8:30 to 9:00am - Questions EVENT LOCATION: Doubletree Crystal City 300 Army Navy Drive Arlington, VA 22202

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The AFCEA NOVA Military Government Career Transition Seminar is an opportunity for professionals who are making their transition to network and learn from those who have made a transition before them. This program is a service of the AFCEA NOVA Chapter and is made possible through the support of the event sponsors: CACI, Olgoonik Global Security, ClearedJobs.Net, Deltek, Inc, InTec, LLC, NJVC, Next Tier Concepts, Inc, Novel Applications Vital Information Inc. SAIC, Savantage Solutions, TechExpo, TEKsystems and The Si.

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Seminar PANELISTS

• Byron Bissessar, Master Gunnery Sergeant, US Marine Corps, (Ret)

• Debbie Filippi, SES, DOD (Ret)

• Lieutenant Bryan Harris, USNR

• Tim Kirk, Director, Government Services, Supremesoft Corporation

The STAR Program is AFCEA NOVA’s seminar series for Government/Military employees that are in the process of career transition.

The event will offer attendees the opportunity to gain insights and lessons learned from others who have successfully made the transition. It also offers networking opportunities with program managers, hiring managers, and staffing professionals.

This breakfast event is for our officer and enlisted members who are either retiring or leaving government service for the private sector in the next 12 -18 months, and is intended to build upon the information provided by the Government transition assistance programs. The event will offer attendees the opportunity to gain insights and lessons learned from others who have successfully made the transition. It also offers networking opportunities with program managers, hiring managers, and staffing professionals.

CAREER TRANSITION SEMINAR & BREAKFAST JANUARY 29, 2013

PROGRAM AGENDA: 7:00am - Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance, & Breakfast 7:30 to 8:30am - Speaker Presentations 8:30 to 9:00am - Questions

EVENT LOCATION: Doubletree Crystal City 300 Army Navy DriveArlington, VA 22202

Lieutenant Bryan Harris, USNRA native of Alexandria, Virginia, Lieutenant Bryan Harris graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in General Engineering. Lieutenant Harris completed his division officer tours aboard the destroyer USS OSCAR AUSTIN (DDG-79) as the Repair Division Officer, Damage Control Assistant, Ordnance Officer, and Strike Warfare Officer and then aboard USS DWIGHT D EISENHOWER (CVN-69) as Tactical Action Officer and OI Division Officer. Lieutenant Harris served as a Navy Operations Center Watch Officer and Current Operations Briefer for the Chief of Naval Operations in the Pentagon. During this tour he functioned as the primary operations briefer for the CNO as well as the deputy CNO (N3N5) and operated as a liaison between OPNAV Staff and Joint Staff. Lieutenant Harris has since transitioned into the Naval Reserves where he still serves in this capacity on an as needed basis for active duty support and crisis situations.

Debbie Filippi, SES, DOD (Ret)Former Director, DOD/VA Health IT Accounts for CSC, previously served as the Director, DOD/VA Interagency Program Office and as a Director, Federal Information Sharing Executive for DOD. Served as the Deputy CIO, US Marine Corps providing IT/IA and Information Management budget, policy and technical advisor for $2B Service C4 and IT portfolio.

Byron Bissessar, Master Gunnery Sergeant, US Marine Corps, (Ret) Byron Bissessar retired in 2011 after completing 30 years of active duty service, which included several Combat tours, with his final three years as the 1st Communication Chief for the USMC, where he was the Senior Enlisted, and Technical Advisor to the Director of Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4), Chief Informations Officer (CIO), and Deputy CIO MARFORCYBER for the United States Marine Corps. He is employed with NT Concepts as a Program Manager, responsible for several projects within the Department of Defense.

Tim Kirk, Director, Government Services, Supremesoft CorporationTim Kirk, Master Gunnery Sergeant (Ret.), U.S. Marine Corps (1986-2012). Tim is the Director, Government Services for Supremesoft Corporation which offers IT Professional Staffing and Technology Consulting Services. Tim served in the Marines as an Engineer, Motor-T Mechanic, and the final 12 years as a Career Recruiter. Tim is an exceptional communicator and facilitator. Tim develops intimate knowledge of his client’s business and industry to drive value-added, long term relationships and business opportunities built on trust.

PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES AFCEA NOVA Career Transition Seminar

Kevin A. Hoey, Colonel, US Marine Corps (Ret)Currently VP, Space and Missile Defense Programs, General Dynamics IT. Developed and manages a $20M business unit in the professional and IT services market for federal and DOD customers. Establishes client support base, markets corporate capabilities, develops and submits business cases and proposals for leading edge technological solutions and information assurance capabilities. Manages execution with full P&L responsibility. Served as Deputy CIO 2004-2005; developed budget and resource requirements for USMC C4 and IT portfolio; staff supervisory responsibility for USMC IT operations and security center. Chief, Resources Directorate, C4 Department HQMC 2001-2004. Developed civilian and military personnel policy and plans, innovatively managed and marketed human capital to meet Service demands; developed and executed $56M O&M budget for IT and IA operations. Served as VP, Government Affairs and is a Past President of AFCEA NOVA Chapter.

Seminar MASTER OF CEREMONIES

CACI provides information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian clients. A member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies and the Russell 2000 Index, CACI provides dynamic careers for approximately 14,900 employees working in over 120 offices worldwide.

Visit www.caci.com.

CACI International IncCONTACT INFORMATION:

Cliff [email protected]

COMPANY SPONSOR INFORMATION AFCEA NOVA Career Transition Seminar

ClearedJobs.Net is a veteran owned company focused on providing support to cleared facilities employers in the defense and intelligence communities to connect with security cleared professionals. We support professionals with security clearances find their next opportunity by providing career support that is geared toward the specific needs of individuals with security clearances. Through the Cleared Job Board which features positions provided by Cleared Facilities Employers and Cleared Job Fairs we provide the tools and resources for meaningful connections between cleared employer and security cleared professional.

ClearedJobs.Net CONTACT INFORMATION:

Rob Riggins [email protected]

Deltek is the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for professional services firms and government contractors. For decades, we have delivered actionable insight that empowers our customers to unlock their business potential. 16,000 organizations and 2 million users in over 80 countries around the world rely on Deltek to research and identify opportunities, win new business, optimize resources, streamline operations, and deliver more profitable projects.

Deltek – Know more. Do more.® deltek.com

Deltek, Inc CONTACT INFORMATION:

Deltek Recruiting [email protected]

InTec is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business headquartered in Fairfax, VA with work on site around the Washington DC area and St Louis, MO. We provide Program Management, Systems Engineering and Integration, Intelligence Analysis and Collection Management, Training Development and Delivery, and high end Information Technology and Information Assurance to DoD and the Intelligence Community. Our workforce, which is approximately 60% veteran, is renowned for our expertise and customer service. For more information on job openings and benefits see our website at www.intecllc.net.

InTec, LLCCONTACT INFORMATION:

Robert [email protected]

With a focus on information technology automation, NJVC® specializes in supporting highly secure, complex IT enterprises in business-critical environments. We offer a wide breadth of IT solutions to our customers, ranging from strategic consulting to flexible managed services in five business areas: Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Data Center Services, IT Services and Print Solutions. Our global workforce includes dedicated and talented employees, with 94 percent holding security clearances, located at more than 160 customer sites. We partner with our customers to support their missions.

NJVCCONTACT INFORMATION:

Spencer [email protected]

COMPANY SPONSOR INFORMATION AFCEA NOVA Career Transition Seminar

Novel Applications, Inc. is a premier business and technology services company that provides solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Information Assurance, Systems Integration and Enterprise Architecture. We are a business that combines experience, creativity, flexibility, pragmatism, and cost-effective solutions in order to deliver measurable business value to our clients. We hold the 8(a), MBE, DBE and SWAM certifications. Our corporate experience spans both the Department of Defense (DoD) & the Intelligence Community (IC). Additionally, the company holds a Top Secret Facility Clearance and its personnel hold both Top Secret/SCI and Lifestyle polygraph clearances.

Our mission is to provide our clients with innovative and cutting-edge solutions to complex challenges. We endeavor to provide unparalleled service to support both legacy systems and mission critical systems.

Novel Applications corporately has over 60 + years of proven experience and our employees experience derives from employment within the federal government, military and commercial organizations.

Novel Applications of Vital Information, Inc CONTACT INFORMATION:

Ivan M Johnson [email protected]

A technology solutions company, NT Concepts delivers on our customers’ IT requirements by providing teams of results-focused technologists and managers. Our strategic partnerships with companies such as Google and Microsoft strengthen our high technical aptitude while individual and corporate certifications ensure we apply industry best practices. Since our inception in 1998, NT Concepts has maintained integrity, trustworthiness, agility, leadership, and teamwork as core ideals. We have received the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies award each year since 2009 based on our strong growth rate, and in July 2011 we achieved 8th place in Washington Technology’s annual “Fast 50” list of fastest growing small businesses in the government market.

NT ConceptsCONTACT INFORMATION:

Debbie [email protected]

Olgoonik Global Security (OGS) provides clients with a broad spectrum of staff expertise to detect and counter technical and physical security threats to personnel , information, and property by hostile intelligence organizations, criminal enterprises, terrorists, and others. Our core competences include: technical surveillance countermeasures, telecommunication security, technical and physical security system installations, risk and threat assessments, security survey and design, contingency communications, life safety and personal security system development and implementation, command center operations and computer/network security. As a subsidiary of Olgoonik Development, an Alaska Native Corporation, OGS participates in the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program.

Learn more at: www.olgoonikglobalsecurity.com

Olgoonik Global Security, LLCCONTACT INFORMATION:

Kevin Hartford [email protected]

SAIC is a FORTUNE 500® scientific, engineering, and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world, in national security, energy and the environment, critical infrastructure, and health. The Company’s approximately 40,000 employees serve customers in the U.S. Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, other U.S. Government civil agencies and selected commercial markets. Headquartered in McLean, Va., SAIC had annual revenues of approximately $10.6 billion for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2012.

For more information, visit saic.com. SAIC: From Science to Solutions®

SAICCONTACT INFORMATION:

Mike [email protected]

Savantage Solutions provides a wide range of consulting, integration, technology and support solutions and services to Federal and military agencies. For over two decades, Savantage Solutions has partnered with organizations in both the public and private sectors to achieve innovative solutions for customers’ challenges. Savantage Solutions is a woman-owned, small company that values diversity, initiative, and a commitment to learning and growing. Our philosophy is that diversity is an asset to any industry or organization, and that innovation is only nurtured in an environment that embraces creativity and open minds. We thrive on the ideas and perspectives generated by a diverse workforce.

Savantage SolutionsCONTACT INFORMATION:

Mary [email protected]

TECHEXPO Top Secret is the Nation’s premiere producer of professional job fairs for Security-Cleared professionals. For nearly 20 years, TECHEXPO has consistently produced the most successful hiring events in a multitude of industries with a major focus on Technology & Intelligence. With over 1,000 shows produced since we began, our team has helped thousands of companies recruit the best talent in the industry and has provided hundreds of thousands of professionals with a forum to advance their career.

Our hiring events target qualified professionals with an active Security Clearance specializing in Security, Intelligence, Engineering, IT, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Project Management, Development, Virtualization & much more.

TechExpoUSA.com serves as the country’s leading online career center, where the finest defense contractors, technology companies, consulting firms and numerous agencies of the U.S. Government can virtually recruit and hire experienced cleared professionals.

TECHEXPO Hiring Events CONTACT INFORMATION:

Amanda Alessio Sauve [email protected]

TEKsystems assists our customers in achieving their Information Technology program goals. We reduce risk, control costs and increase efficiencies by employing a broad range of processes, methodologies and practices around human capital services. With a longstanding history supporting over 65 federal agnecies and military commands, our Government Services division addresses government and integrator needs related to people, projects or work functions. No other provider has our reach and proven processes to access and deploy cleared IT resources. We combine this strength with our deep human capital management insight and proven IT service solutions to position our partners for success.

TEKsystemsCONTACT INFORMATION:

Elizabeth [email protected]

The SI helps the U.S. Intelligence Community, Department of Defense and other agencies make better, smarter decisions on technical solutions using a variety of systems engineering and integration services. The SI does not build systems—we ensure the systems built meet the mission need.

The SI OrganizationCONTACT INFORMATION:

DeeDee [email protected]

The 12Th AnnuAl AFCeA nOVA ARMY IT DAY March 13, 2013 IT: The Agile Partner for Building the Joint Information Environment and Supporting the Cyber Warfare Mission

12th AnnuAl Army It DAyWednesday, March 13, 2013 – 8:00am - 5:00pm

EvEnt Cosponsor:

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SIGNAL CORPS REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATIONS

This is your chance to meet senior leaders from across the Army as they present the Army vision; assess the effectiveness and shortfalls of current capabilities; discuss cyber warfare requirements and directions; outline plans for organizing for cyber operations; define emerging technology needs; and, highlight acquisition plans and programs of particular interest to IT professionals.

We are expecting this year’s event to draw a crowd of nearly 1000 of your colleagues in the field. Put your best foot forward to AFCEA NOVA’s partners in government and industry.

There are three standard sponsorship packages available - Platinum, Gold & Small Business Silver – as well as special Premiere slots sponsoring the Breakfast, Luncheon, or Closing Reception, & new Diamond Sponsorships, which give you the greatest level of exposure.

AFCEA NOVA is proud to co-sponsor Army IT Day with the Signal Corps Regimental Association.

SCRA is a private, nonprofit organization that provides an opportunity for all active, reserve, and national guard, officers, warrant officers, enlisted members and civilians, as well as any former members of the Signal Corps to aid in preserving for posterity the proud heritage of the U.S. Army Signal Corps Regiment, and Signal units throughout the world.

SCRA works to enhance the Regiment’s ability to recruit officers and warrant officers, recognize Regiment’s NCO leaders during their NCOES, and contribute to events that encourage the community of our Regiment. The SCRA works to ensure the lessons of history and proud traditions of the Signal Regiment are not forgotten.

Army IT Day is an annual one-day conference focused on issues and challenges facing the future Army. Senior leaders will describe the Army vision, operational requirements, acquisition strategies and potential opportunities for industry.

If you are currently doing IT business with the Army then you absolutely need to be at AFCEA NOVA Army IT Day. Solid industry partnerships will enable the Army transition to a global network enterprise. Industry can bring the innovative ideas, cutting edge technologies, and the enormous resources to make this transformation a reality; all while providing seamless support to Army customers.

EVENT LOCATION: Sheraton Premiere Tysons Corner, 8661 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA

sponsorshIps AvAIlAblE!

February 07VeteranS affairS smAll busInEss brEAkfAst7:00am – 9:30amThe speaker for this event is TBD. Information will be posted on www.afceanova.org as soon as the speaker is confirmed.

Event Location: Sheraton Premiere Tysons Corner, 8661 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA

February 09

5:00pm – 11:45pmFor over 30 years, the Valentine’s Ball has been one of the premiere social events in Washington, DC. The Ball brings together nearly 700 industry, military, and Federal Government telecommunications and IT professionals, including their spouses, in an elegant, fun social environment.

Event Location: Sheraton Premiere Tysons Corner, 8661 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA

Sponsor Levels and Benefits: All sponsors receive a reserved table with space for 3 couples of your choice and 2 randomly-assigned military/government couples. “Split” or “shared” tables are not permitted.

afCea nOVa SCHOLARSHIPS

AFCEA NOVA provides over 30 merit-based scholarships each year, to qualified students who are pursuing degrees or advanced training in technology-related fields supportive of our national security. Since its inception, the AFCEA NOVA Scholarship program has awarded more than $1,000,000 to over 400 recipients.

Scholarships are for $2,000 for full-time students, and $1,000 for part-time students, paid over the course of two semesters, and can be applied to undergraduate degree programs, graduate degree programs, or a certificate.

Interested applicants can apply at: w w w.afceanova.org/scholarshipsApplications must be submitted by February 28, 2013

June 062013 AnnuAl Golf tournAmEnt11:30amAFCEA NOVA, the largest AFCEA Chapter, is in the process of planning the Washington DC area premiere golf tournament for 2013.

AFCEA NOVA offers a wide variety of exclusive and joint sponsorships for the Annual Golf Tournament to match any budget. The net proceeds from our tournament will be added to the AFCEA Scholarship Fund.

Event Location: Old Hickory Golf Club, 11921 Chanceford Dr., Woodbridge, VA

33rd Annual VALENTINE'S BALL

PLATINUM SPONSORS CACI l CenturyLink Government l Cisco l enlightened l HP l Lockheed Martin QinetiQ North America l inmarsat l Raytheon

GOLD SPONSORS Dynetics Inc.

CORPORATE TABLES Boeing l CSCI Consulting l IBM l iMC, Inc. l IndraSOft, Inc. Integrated Systems Solutions l MarkLogic l NTT Data l nisga’a Data Systems Northrop Grumman l powertek l Raytheon l Security University l SUSS ConsultingVirginia Tech Applied Research Corporation l Websense l NTConcepts

AFCEA NOVA UPCOMING EVENTS

May 022013 ExECutIvE rounD tAblE6:00pm - 8:00pmAFCEA NOVA is pleased to announce that registration is now open for our special invitation-only Executive Round Table (ERT). This annual event is among the most important and exclusive events that AFCEA NOVA holds each year, and is a key membership benefit offered only to Corporate Table holders.

Come join us for our annual Executive Round Table, a not-for-attribution and no-press event to have some frank discussion with DoD acquisition executives of our armed forces about the challenges that the DoD budget will present and what things Industry should be doing to help DoD respond to this challenge.

The 2012 Executive Roundtable agenda will begin with an exclusive networking social where our corporate partners can connect with executives, industry leaders, and VIPs. The formal program will be highlighted by a candid, off the record discussion featuring DoD acquisition executives from all of our armed forces.

This event affords our corporate partners and opportunity to hear first-hand from senior military leadership on the technology challenges, mission needs, and long term requirements facing the armed services.

Event Location: Army Navy Country Club, 1700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA

AFCEA NOVA JANUARY 2013 CAREER TRANSITION SEMINAR & BREAKFAST

Become an AFCEA NOVA Corporate Table Holder for FY2013. For more information email: [email protected] | 703.778.4645

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