The Future of Defense
Management Reform
Symposium
Hosted by IDA
Schedule
The Future of Defense
Management Reform Symposium
Hosted by IDA
Schedule
The Future of Defense Management Reform Symposium
Hosted by IDA
Schedule
Symposium Schedule
8:00–8:30
Registration and Coffee
8:30–8:45
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Norton A. SchwartzPresident, IDA
8:45–9:45
Keynote Speaker
The Honorable Robert O. Work32nd Deputy Secretary of Defense
9:45–11:00
Panel
The Future of Defense Acquisition Reform
Moderator
David A. Sparrow
IDA
Panelists
Katharina McFarland
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
Arun Seraphin
Professional Staff Member, Senate Armed Services Committee
Professional Staff Member, Senate Armed Services Committee
James Woolsey
President, Defense Acquisition University
President, Defense Acquisition University
11:00–11:15
Break
11:15–12:30
Panel
The Future of Civilian Personnel Reform
Moderator
David R. Graham
IDA
Panelists
Veronica Hinton
Principal Director for Civilian Personnel Policy
Principal Director for Civilian Personnel Policy
Janet Hale
Former Under Secretary for Management, Department of Homeland Security
Former Under Secretary for Management, Department of Homeland Security
Howard Risher
Independent Consultant
Independent Consultant
12:30–1:30
Lunch1:30–2:45
Panel
The Future of Defense Financial Management Reform
Moderator
James R. Dominy
IDA
Panelists
Mark Easton
Former Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Department of Defense
Former Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Department of Defense
Asif Khan
Director, Financial Management and Assurance Team, Government Accountability Office
Director, Financial Management and Assurance Team, Government Accountability Office
Christopher Hanks
IDA
IDA
2:45–3:45
Keynote Speaker
The Honorable David L. Norquist34th Deputy Secretary of Defense
September 21, 2021
4850 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, Virginia 22311
*virtual participation is also available
September 21, 2021
4850 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, Virginia 22311
*virtual participation is also available
Symposium Schedule
8:00–8:30
Registration and Coffee
8:30–8:45
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Norton A. SchwartzPresident, IDA
8:45–9:45
Keynote Speaker
The Honorable Robert O. Work32nd Deputy Secretary of Defense
9:45–11:00
Panel
The Future of Defense Acquisition Reform
Moderator
David A. Sparrow
IDA
Panelists
Katharina McFarland
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
Arun Seraphin
Professional Staff Member, Senate Armed Services Committee
Professional Staff Member, Senate Armed Services Committee
James Woolsey
President, Defense Acquisition University
President, Defense Acquisition University
11:00–11:15
Break
11:15–12:30
Panel
The Future of Civilian Personnel Reform
Moderator
David R. Graham
IDA
Panelists
Veronica Hinton
Principal Director for Civilian Personnel Policy
Principal Director for Civilian Personnel Policy
Janet Hale
Former Under Secretary for Management, Department of Homeland Security
Former Under Secretary for Management, Department of Homeland Security
Howard Risher
Independent Consultant
Independent Consultant
12:30–1:30
Lunch1:30–2:45
Panel
The Future of Defense Financial Management Reform
Moderator
James R. Dominy
IDA
Panelists
Mark Easton
Former Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Department of Defense
Former Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Department of Defense
Asif Khan
Director, Financial Management and Assurance Team, Government Accountability Office
Director, Financial Management and Assurance Team, Government Accountability Office
Christopher Hanks
IDA
IDA
2:45–3:45
Keynote Speaker
The Honorable David L. Norquist34th Deputy Secretary of Defense