Established in May 2007 by Executive Order 13434, the National Security Professional Development (NSPD) program is a government-wide initiative to develop a cadre of National Security Professionals (NSP) who possess a broad understanding of our Nation's national security objectives beyond their own agency's missions, and the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to lead and execute coordinated, effective national security operations.
Program Information
- Executive Order 13434, National Security Professional Development, May 17, 2007
- National Strategy for the Development of Security Professionals, July 17, 2007
- Deputy Secretary of Defense memorandum, September 16, 2008
- DRAFT DoD Civilian National Security Professional Development Implementation Plan, September 2008
- NSPD Keys to Success, November 2008
- NSP Shared Capabilities
- Joint Experience Requirements for Career Senior Executive Service Leaders, USD (P&R) Memo, Dec 31, 2008
- National Security Strategy, May 2010
- NSPD Training and Education Portal
Please visit our National Security Professional Development Portal for more information. The portal is a comprehensive site designed to provide national security professionals and stakeholders with up-to-date information regarding the NSPD initiative to include:
- Recommended national security reading lists
- Audience specific content for DoD Component representatives
- Links to interagency partners
- Upcoming events
- and other relevant information
For instructions to access the portal please click here.
A National Security Professional Symposium was held August 4-5, 2010 at Fort McNair, Washington, DC. For more information Click Here.
Civilian Personnel Management Service (CPMS)
Leader and Professional Development Division
National Security Professional Development (NSPD)
1400 Key Boulevard, Suite B-200
Arlington, VA 22209-5144
Commercial Phone: (703) 696-0294 Send Email to: nspd@cpms.osd.mil
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