The Department of Defense continues to seek ways to improve the acquisition of military equipment and capability to assist the warfighter in protecting the U.S. and its Allies around the world in a complex environment of ever-changing threats and conditions. The Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act (WSARA) of 2009 defines Systems Engineering as a key enabler to effect improvements in defense acquisition and program execution that will produce...

This two-day program is designed to help organizations develop the critical components of an Insider Threat Program using modern analytic techniques and measures. Learn how to evolve your current security program into a converged management structure that will identify and deter individuals who pose both violent and non-violent threats. Learn the skills and procedures required to identify factors that are critical to shaping a comprehensive In...

Ground robotic and autonomous systems, rapidly adopted during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, have enabled the U.S. and its allies to operate more effectively, efficiently, and safely in a variety of mission profiles, such as Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Combat Engineering, and Reconnaissance. These proven capabilities have secured a path for ground robotics’ future alongside the Warfighter. The Joint Ground Robotics Enterprise with...

The 2016 NDIA Human Systems Conference, scheduled for February 9-10, 2016, will engage leaders in government, academia, and industry to explore how the Human Systems community can quantify the effect of HSI throughout the personnel and system development lifecycles. We invite your submissions that focus on this year’s theme:“Valuing Human Systems R&D: Enhancing Capabilities, Reducing Cost.”The 2016 HSD Conference offers a...

AnnouncementA major conference focusing on improving acquisition and performance of Defenseprograms and systems, including net-centric operations and data/information interoperability, system - of - systems engineering and all aspects of system sustainment, will be convened on October 26-29, 2015 in Springfield, VA. This conference is sponsored bythe National Defense Industrial Association, Systems Engineering Division, with echnical co-sponso...

Here’s Your Chance to Hear from GOV Speakers!!EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION only until October 1, 2015! NAVAIR Competitive Source Selection ProcessOpportunity #1 Two one-hour sessions The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Source Selection Office reviews small and large business bids worth billions of dollars a year. Do not miss a special opportunity to hear from Alan Goldberg the NAVAIR Source Selection Office Director! Mr. Goldberg and his...

The National Military Intelligence Association has a unique opportunity to work with some of the best in the Human Trafficking environment to bring awareness to the intelligence community, local law enforcement, social organizations, and the general public on the growing issue of human trafficking. Come hear from the folks that lead the fight to combat human trafficking: Office to Monitor and Combat Persons, Department of State Office of Intel...

The 16th Annual Science & Engineering Conference will turn its focus to the 17 DoD Communities of Interest (CoIs) on March 24 - 26, 2015. In light of the pending implementation of the budget sequestration, a great concern for both the Department of Defense and the Defense Industrial Base, the DoD identified 17 critical areas of interest, effectively known as the aforementioned ‘Community of Interest (CoI).’ The CoIs were formed...

Theme: Achieving Dominance through Technological Innovation *** Showcasing *** USD(AT&L) THE JOINT STAFF (J-5/J-8) MILITARY DEPARTMENTS COMBATANT COMMANDS DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD THE CONGRESS Already Confirmed: Two Popular U.S. Strategic Thinkers Special Highlight: Presentation of 19th Annual William J. Perry Award In recognition of superb contributions to precision strike systems, the Precision Strike Association and the William J. Perry Aw...

CONFERENCE THEMEThe 30th Annual National Test & Evaluation Conference will focus on the proper roles of T&E in our defense acquisition system, specifically “The Future of T&E: Maintaining the Defense Technology Edge.” DoD ATL has been pushing 3 actions to achieve simplicity and restraint in Defense Acquisition: adhere to tight timelines, reduce timelines, and good process management; actions that are all highlighted in...