Reform on Tap: The Future of PPBE

Federal CFO Academy — Fall 2025 

By Cara Mezitt

November 3, 2025 | Washington, D.C. SDFM hosts the Federal CFO Academy through a partnership with McKinsey & Company. This event brings together aspiring federal CFOs in the national security sector to discuss becoming a strategic thought partner, identifying effective trade space, digitizing the finance/accounting function, and growing financial management talent for the future.  In … Continued

CDFM 25th Anniversary Gathering

By Cara Mezitt

Honoring 25 Years of Excellence  October 16, 2025 | Tysons, VA Join us for a milestone evening as we mark a quarter-century of the Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) certification program—the gold standard in defense financial management. With over 14,000 certifications awarded, the CDFM affirms expertise, professionalism, and portability across government and private sectors.  This … Continued

Aviation Chapter Mini PDI

By Eddie Pasa

Date: May 6, 2025 Location: Wright Patt Officer Club at Wright Patterson AFB Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Theme: Mission-Focused Finance Topics covered by speakers: Audit, Cost-estimating, TSP benefit support, DEAMS, Current topics in DAF FM 6 CPEs available Price: Members – $40 Non-Members – $50 A catered buffet lunch is included.

Finance & Accounting Technology Expo (FATE)

By Cara Mezitt

SDFM has partnered with The CIO Leadership Council to provide SDFM members complimentary tickets to the Finance & Accounting Technology Expo (FATE), November 13-14, 2025, at the Javits Convention Center, New York. View the agenda (https://cfoleadership.com/fate/agenda/)

Military Breakfast

By Eddie Pasa

Please join us for our second Uniformed Military Breakfast featuring a conversation with Vice Admiral John B. Skillman Vice Adm. Brad Skillman, a native of Muncie, Indiana, and St. Paris, Ohio, is a distinguished naval officer with a Bachelor’s in Oceanography from the U.S. Naval Academy and a Master’s in Operational Oceanography from the Naval … Continued

SDFM Corporate Breakfast

By Heather Ireland

The February 6, 2025, Corporate Breakfast has been postponed.  We will provide a rescheduled event date as soon as possible. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused .  For more information contact Daniel Litow at litow@sdfm.org. This event is proudly sponsored by RMA Associates.

Washington Chapter PDI

By Heather Ireland

The Washington Chapter PDI is a vibrant training and networking event with key government and industry thought leaders to optimize FM education while helping to raise funds for charities and scholarships. Event POC: Deb Del Mar / Wayne WhitenEvent POC Phone Number: (703) 593-6667Event POC Email: debra.delmar@vanguard-llc.com Member Cost: Gov’t. $0; Corp./Private $299/Corp. Early Careerist $99.00Non-Member … Continued

Corporate Breakfast

By Heather Ireland

How to Register: Contact Daniel Litow at litow@sdfm.org. Sponsored by: Seating is extremely limited; register soon to ensure your spot. Gold corporate members may register four individuals. Silver corporate members may register two individuals. Bronze corporate members may register one individual. Please contact Daniel Litow (litow@sdfm.org) to assist with registration or with any questions.

Redstone / Huntsville – Chapter Mini PDI

By Heather Ireland

Earn 14 CETS, coffee, lunch and afternoon snack provided. We also have a social event the evening of February 4th after the event. Date: February 4 – 5, 2025 Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Jackson Center, 6001 Moquin Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806 Event POC: Tina Hinze POC Phone Number: 901.489.1787 POC Email: … Continued

Reform on Tap: The Future of PPBE

By Eddie Pasa

Join SDFM, Decision Lens, and your fellow defense financial managers for an evening of connection, conversation, and collaboration as we gather to celebrate the future of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE).  Enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and thought-provoking discussion, while being among the first to receive our newly published survey findings report: *Transforming Enthusiasm for PPBE … Continued