DIVERSITY


Diversity brings vital new ideas to the table and creates dynamic solutions to international issues. We honor the individuals and institutions that strive to create and maintain a diversified workforce.


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aula J. Roberts leads design, de- velopment and execution of HR strategies, plans, and policies in support of the men and women


who serve in the nation’s intelligence agencies. Before assuming her current position in February 2010, she served as director of the Human Development Directorate at the National Geospatial- Intelligence Agency. In this post, she part- nered on workforce initiatives to achieve mission success, providing programs that attract, engage, develop, and retain diverse talent.


When she entered the Senior Execu- tive Service in 1996, she was assigned as the associate director for production in the Geospatial Information and Services Of- fice. During this period, she programmed and executed resources for a 3,600-person organization. Ms. Roberts graduated from Morgan State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics. She also holds a Master of Science degree in national resource strategy from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces at the National Defense University.


Florida A&M, Howard, Make Partner in Intel- ligence Commu- nity Program


National security studies and programs at educational institu- tions will cre- ate a


new talent pool from which the intel- ligence community can recruit. Through a competitive process, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence selected partners for the 2009-2010 academic year. Florida A&M University, and Howard University made the list, in consortium with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. This September, the Virginia


Tech–Howard University Consortium Intelligence Community Center of Aca- demic Excellence hosted a colloquium to heighten intelligence community issues and careers. The September 28, 2010: Special Session on National Security– Cyber Security & Wireless Communica- tions was held at Howard University’s Blackburn Center. The one-day event featured expert speakers, sessions and networking opportunities. Students got a chance to meet Rotation Program/Co-Op Coordinators.


Northrop Grumman Grooms Area High School Students for Careers in Cyber Security


More than 200 Wash- ington, D.C.-area students and teachers learned about exciting career opportunities in cyber security during the Northrop Grumman Cyber Security Education Work- shop—one of several initia- tives launched in October to mark the 7th National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City,


Paula J. Roberts Associate Director of National Intelligence for Human Capital and Intelligence Community Chief Human Capital Officer


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by Lango Deen ldeen@ccgmag.com MORGAN STATE ALUMNA TAKES ON A BIG ROLE IN THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY


teamed with academia and government to help address the critical demand for cyber professionals.


“The need for cyber profession- als has never been greater,” said Tim McKnight, vice president and chief information security officer for Northrop Grumman Information Systems. “The increasing number and complexity of threats is alarming. Investing in network protection starts with investing in people who can deploy and maintain ever-evolv- ing technology and understand what it can and can’t do. Reaching out to this popula- tion is critical to arming our networks and preparing them for a safe cyber future.” Howard Schmidt, White House special assistant and cyber security co- ordinator, served as the keynote speaker to tomorrow’s cyber defenders. High schoolers from the Washington metro area participated in interactive technology demonstrations learning about how threats are detected and mitigated and how malware is analyzed to stop the spread of a virus.


Representatives from the Air Force


Association’s CyberPatriot III program, the premier national high school cyber defense competition, spoke with students about how they could get involved and enter a team. Northrop Grumman is the presenting sponsor of CyberPatriot III. Many of the students participating in the Education Symposium are members of teams competing in CyberPatriot III. Eight universities that specialize in cyber security curriculum were present to discuss their programs and give students an edge when planning their career track. They included Capitol College, George Mason University, Howard University, James Madison University, Penn State University, University of Maryland Col- lege Park, Utica College, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). 


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