As you think about your next career, join us at the AFCEA NOVA Military Government Career Transition Seminar on May 8th from 7:30am to 9:00am at the Doubletree Hotel in Crystal City.
This event will feature a panel discussion by military personnel – from senior officers to enlisted - who have transitioned and will share with you what worked for them and what didn’t.
You will also be able to meet and network with recruiters and program managers from CACI, Next Tier Concepts, TEKSystems, Virginia Tech, Blue Canopy, Agilex, NJVC, IMTAS, Inc., Microsoft, ClearedJobs.Net, AdNet, and ExecuTech Strategic Consulting.
Military Government Career Transition Event with AFCEA NOVA
1. Seminar Panelists
• Byron Bissessar, Master Gunnery Sergeant,
US Marine Corps, (Ret)
• Jane Maliszewski, Colonel, US Army, (Ret)
• Thomas Riddle
• Michael Snodgrass, Major General, US Air Force, (Ret)
ClearedJobs.Net
Cleared Job Fair
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
May 8, 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
11:00am - 3:00pm in the Crystal Ballroom
After the Career Transition Seminar, please join our event sponsor ClearedJobs.Net for a Cleared Job Fair, which
will be held for professionals with an active or current security clearance.
2. 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
Jane Maliszewski,
Colonel, US Army, (Ret)
Jane Maliszewski is President/CEO of ISKA, a woman-owned, service disabled veteran-owned small business (www.iskallc.com).
ISKA designs“Information Strategies for the Knowledge Age”-- applying knowledge management, strategic planning, and business
process improvement to unleash the power of an organization’s knowledge to improve productivity, accelerate change, and
increase innovation.
Jane retired as a Colonel from the U.S. Army in 2006, serving as the Chief Information Officer (CIO)/G-6 of the U.S. Army’s Training
and Doctrine Command prior to leaving military service. Her undergraduate degree is in History and American Studies and has
earned Masters degrees in Business Administration and Strategic Studies, is certified as a CIO through the Information Resources
Management College and is a graduate of the KM Institute’s Certified Knowledge Manager program.
Thomas Riddle
Mr. Tom Riddle led a division of 35 senior joint specialty officers, civilians, non-commissioned officers and contractors within
the Deputy Directorate for Command, Control & Nuclear Operations. Developed and managed the National Military Command
System (NMCS) and Command & Control (C2) capabilities. Facilitated synchronization and collection of operational requirements
for worldwide C2 information systems in support of the NMCS. Managed Global/Joint C2 processes, procedures, and information
systems for the Global Command and Control System - Joint (GCCS-J). Directed NMCS operational sites, systems, and procedures.
Joint Staff lead for procedures, policy and execution of Joint Staff Continuity of Operations & Continuity of Government functions.
Led the configuration control and security programs for the National Military Command Center (NMCC) - Pentagon, and the
Alternate NMCC (Raven Rock Mountain Complex).
Michael Snodgrass,
Major General, US Air Force, (Ret)
Michael Snodgrass is Director FAA and Air Force Programs at Engility Corporation. US Air Force Major General Michael A. Snodgrass,
(Ret.) began his career at the US Air Force Academy, graduating in 1978, and flew the F4, F-15 & F-16 as a Squadron, Group & Wing
Commander. His staff assignments included two joint tours and three Air Staff assignments.
Most recently he was Senior Associate at Burdeshaw and Associates, Ltd., as well as President of his own consulting firm, SG Strategic
Solutions, LLC. In these positions he provided leadership, international relations and technical consulting services for industry and
advice on USAF and foreign military business development/contracting. As Assistant Deputy UnderSecretary, International Affairs,
Headquarters USAF, Major Gen. Snodgrass was responsible for formulating and executing USAF policies and strategies for building
international partnerships in collaboration with the Departments of Defense, State and partner senior air force leadership. From
2007-2010, Gen. Snodgrass was Chief of Staff for the newly-formed US Africa Command.
Panelist Biographies
AFCEA NOVA Career Transition Seminar
3. Founded in 2001. In 2003, formed a wholly owned subsidiary, BC Fed Group, for classified work. Recipient of
Washington Technology´s Fast 50 Government Contractors Award. Measured in the highest customer satisfaction
percentile by Dun & Bradstreet. Two time award recipient of Inc. Magazine´s 500 fastest-growing privately held
companiesintheUnitedStates.RecognizedbyGartnerforourindustryleadingIPbuiltforendtoendITmanagement
and formalized a joint venture on our solutions for technology around governance, performance management
and project management. Deliver information security, technology integration, and enterprise performance
management services as well as program management to Federal clients as well as Fortune 1000 companies. Large
percentage of workforce supports National Security initiatives for DOD and Intelligence Community
Blue Canopy Group, LLC
Contact Information:
Monica ONeil
moneil@bluecanopy.com
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 Inc
Contact Information:
Cliff Colley
ccolley@caci.com
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
rriggins@clearedjobs.net
Company Sponsor Information
AFCEA NOVA Career Transition Seminar
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 inWashingtonTechnology’s
annual“Fast 50”list of fastest growing small businesses in the government market.
Next Tier Concepts
Contact Information:
Debbie Pearson
debbie.pearson@ntconcepts.com
4. Company Sponsor Information
AFCEA NOVA Career Transition Seminar
TEKsystems assists our customers in achieving their InformationTechnology 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.
TEKsystems
Contact Information:
Elizabeth Joy
ejoy@teksystems.com
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®
SAIC
Contact Information:
Mike Bruni
brunim@saic.com
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.
NJVC
Contact Information:
Spencer Nelson
spencer.nelson@njvc.com
6. This is your chance to meet senior leaders from across the
Navy as they present the Naval 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.
For more information or to sponsor contact
events@afceanova.org or call 703.778.4645
AFCEA NOVA is proud to host the information-
packed12thAnnualNavalITDay,a“mustattend”
conference for anyone interested in doing IT
business with the Navy.
This dynamic and high-powered conference
will highlight major technology initiatives
underway across the Naval enterprise using
the latest advances in cyber security, cloud
computing, virtualization, and data center
consolidations. Leaders will discuss enterprise-
wide IT requirements across the Naval Forces
and war fighting domains. Topics include short
term plans for the next 18 months and long
term visions of the future of Naval IT over the
next decade.
Event Location:
Sheraton Premiere Tysons Corner,
8661 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA
Sponsorships Available!
Diamond Sponsor — $9,500
($10,000 with Booth Upgrade)
Standardsponsorshipbenefits,plus:
• Opportunity to Introduce a Keynote Speaker or Panel
• Co-Sponsorship of the Breakfast, Lunch, or Closing Reception
• Opportunity to hang your Corporate Banner in the Event Hall all Day
• Top Level Logo Placement & Special Recognition
• Additional Logo Placement inside the Program, beside the element
you are co-sponsoring
• Top logo placement at STEM Education demonstrations.
• 10 tickets for the event
• Optional Upgrade: 10’ focused display in the networking area of the program
Premiere Sponsor — $5,000
Standardsponsorshipbenefits,plus:
• Co-Sponsorship of the Breakfast, Lunch, or Closing Reception
• Opportunity to hang your Corporate Banner in the Event Hall during
the program element you are co-sponsoring
• Top Level Logo Placement & Special Recognition
• Additional Logo Placement inside the Program, beside the program
element you are co-sponsoring
• Top logo placement at STEM Education demonstrations.
• 5 tickets for the event
Platinum Sponsor — $3,000
Standardsponsorshipbenefits,plus:
• Corporate Recognition in radio spots/ads for the event
• 3 tickets for the event
Gold Sponsor — $2,000
Standardsponsorshipbenefits,plus:
• 2 tickets for the event
Small Business Silver Sponsor - $1,000
($1,500 with Booth Upgrade)
Standardsponsorshipbenefits,plus:
• 2 tickets for the event
• CompanymustbeAFCEAmember&havelessthan150employees
• Optional Upgrade: 10’ focused display in the networking area of the program
Standard Sponsorship Benefits
AllITDaysponsorsreceivethefollowingbenefits&recognition:
• Corporate Recognition on all print materials related to the event
• Corporate Recognition at luncheon and reception
• Corporate Logo In event program
• Corporate Logo on event website
• Corporate Logo on event signage
• Logo placement at STEM Education demonstrations.
• Corporate Literature in“Goody Bag”given to all conference attendees
• List of Attendees
The12th
Annual AFCEA NOVA
Naval IT Day
May 29, 2013
Maintaining Mission Readiness and Increasing Tempo to Secure
the Maritime Crossroads
The12th
Annual AFCEA NOVA
Naval IT Day
May 29, 2013
Maintaining Mission Readiness and Increasing Tempo to Secure
the Maritime Crossroads
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7. May 15
Women in NOVA Luncheon:
Achieving Success: A Woman’s Perspective
11:30am-1:00pm
WIN is assembling female leaders in industry and government
to discuss practical advice on building a satisfying career, urging
women to push boundaries and expand our reach within
influential senior roles. Women and men are both welcome at
this program.
Event Location:
Sheraton PremiereTysons Corner, 8661 Leesburg Pike,Vienna,VA
May 10
Monthly Luncheon
Dr. Reginald Brothers
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research
11:30am-1:30pm
Dr. Reginald Brothers joined the Office of the Assistant Secretary
of Defense for Research and Engineering as the Deputy Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Research on December 6, 2011.
Event Location:
Sheraton PremiereTysons Corner, 8661 Leesburg Pike,Vienna,VA
2013 Annual AFCEA NOVA
golftournament
June 06, 2013
AFCEANOVA,thelargestAFCEAChapter,isintheprocessofplanning
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.
In order to comply with AFCEA NOVA’s ethical regulations, all military and
government personnel will be randomly paired for this golf tournament. Players
will be assigned to groups based on industry or government affiliation and
the player’s handicap provided during registration. We will attempt to honor
requests to pair industry twosomes together or in the same grouping, however
we cannot guarantee any specific pairings.
Golf Tournament Agenda:
10:00am - Registration
11:30am - Shotgun Start
5:30pm - Cocktail Networking Reception
6:00pm - Awards and Dinner
Event Location:
Old Hickory Golf Club
11921 Chanceford Drive,
Woodbridge, VA 22192
About The Course:
Located in Woodbridge, Va, Old Hickory Golf Club is an outstanding course and a
great venue for this year’s event.The Par-72, 7077-yard championship layout is the
work of architect Tim Freeland, who previously worked for the design firm of golf
legend Gary Player. Visit www.golfoldhickory.com for more information.
All sponsorships include a twosome, except
Tournament Sponsorships which include a
foursome and Small Business Hole Sponsorship
which do not include any players.
• Tournament Sponsor (1 of 2), $10,000.00
• Dinner Sponsor, $4,000.00
• Beverage Cart Sponsor (1 of 2), $3,500.00
• Box Lunches Sponsor, $3,500.00
• Shirt Sponsor, $4,000.00
• Golf Cart Sponsor, $3,500.00
• Photos Sponsor, $3,000.00
• Goodie Bag Sponsor, $2,500.00 sold
• Massage Chair Sponsor, $2,500.00 sold
Sponsorship Packages:
REGISTRATION:
Register now at www.afceanova.org/Golf
For More information:
• For golf tournament information contact
Sam Jones at (703) 362-1848
• For sponsorship opportunities contact
Jason March at (202) 345-8736
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