Kenny Robinson

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Kenneth “Kenny” Robinson is the retired Chief Diversity Officer and vice president for Northrop Grumman, a defense technology company that has a long-standing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). As the Chief Diversity Officer, Kenny was committed to advancing the company’s inclusive culture, and championed Northrop Grumman’s commitment to diversity – from the talent acquisition process to creating an environment of belonging. He oversaw a myriad of DE&I programs including the company’s 14 employee resource groups with over 220 chapters and 23,000 employees. Kenny also lead the Global Corporate Responsibility team and was president of the Northrop Grumman Foundation. Prior to this role, Kenny was the vice president of Engineering and Sciences for Northrop Grumman Mission Systems’ Maritime, Land Systems & Sensors division. He also served as vice president, Strategic Force Programs business unit, Intelligence and Surveillance and Reconnaissance division, where he oversaw a portfolio of national security space systems mission control programs. Kenny joined Northrop Grumman in 2007 following a distinguished career with the U.S. Air Force culminating as the commander of the Global Positioning Satellite Control Segment Group. He earned a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from the United States Air Force Academy and a master’s degree in applied management from Lesley University. He is a graduate of the Defense Acquisition University Advanced Program Manager’s course and is a certified Acquisition Professional Development Level III. He is also a member of the California Science Center Board of Trustees.

Kenny Robinson's Current Company Details
Elara Nova: The Space Consultancy

Elara Nova: The Space Consultancy

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Kenny Robinson Work Experience Details
  • Elara Nova: The Space Consultancy
    Partner
    Elara Nova: The Space Consultancy May 2024 - Present
    Littleton, Co, Us
    We are a global professional services firm focused on helping businesses and government agencies maximize the strategic advantages of the space domain.
  • Northrop Grumman
    Chief Diversity Officer And Vice President
    Northrop Grumman May 2022 - Jun 2023
    Falls Church, Va, Us
    As the Chief Diversity Officer, Robinson is committed to preserving the company’s inclusive culture and ensuring that every employee is treated with fairness, dignity and equal consideration. This role will champion Northrop Grumman’s commitment to diversity, from the talent acquisition process to creating an environment of belonging. His team is responsible for a myriad of DE&I programs.
  • Northrop Grumman
    Vice President, Maritime/Land Systems And Sensors & Field Engineering At Northrop Grumman Corporatio
    Northrop Grumman Jan 2020 - Jun 2022
    Falls Church, Va, Us
  • Northrop Grumman
    Vice President, Engineering, Sciences And Technology Western Region
    Northrop Grumman Jul 2018 - May 2022
    Falls Church, Va, Us
    Leads an organization of nearly 5,000 engineers, managers, directors and contract labor personnel. Has executive responsibility for all aspects of engineering, sciences, analytics and logistics supporting sector program execution across the Western Region.
  • Northrop Grumman
    Vice President, Strategic Force Program Business Unit
    Northrop Grumman Dec 2015 - Jul 2018
    Falls Church, Va, Us
    Responsible for overseeing all cost, schedule and technical performance aspects for a portfolio of national security space systems mission control programs.
  • Northrop Grumman
    Director, National/Military Systems Operating Unit
    Northrop Grumman Feb 2011 - Dec 2015
    Falls Church, Va, Us
    Directs a 600-member team providing innovative air and space command and control and mission management systems for the DoD and Intelligence Comminunities. Responsible for strategic planning and growth of the OU. Oversees all cost, schedule, and technical performance of a $300+M/yr portfolio.
  • Northrop Grumman
    Director, Military Systems Operating Unit
    Northrop Grumman Oct 2007 - Apr 2011
    Falls Church, Va, Us
    Responsible for overseeing all cost, schedule and technical performance aspects of an approx $200 million portfolio of programs as well as leading business development activities to grow the OU.
  • Us Air Force
    Gps Control Segment Group Commander/Gps Iii Program Mgr
    Us Air Force 2004 - 2007
    Randolph Afb, Tx, Us
    • Directed all development and logistics support for the entire GPS worldwide command and control (C2) capability• Lead a 100-member, multi-agency team to define, develop, test, and maintain the global GPS C2 network• Crafted and advocated the strategic objectives, budgets and resources for a $3B program portfolio • Directed a $50M annual maintenance activity ensuring 99% system availability at thirteen worldwide locations • Orchestrated first-ever complete overhaul of the entire GPS C2 capability – 50th Space Wing’s largest program• Led Group to earn eleven coveted GPS Wing, SMC and Air Force Space Command annual awards in 2007• Lead 56-member multi-agency team to establish the cost and technical requirements baseline for the next-generation GPS satellite space vehicle and Command and control capabilities• Directed the completion of in-depth technical trade studies; set the foundation for a $2B development effort
  • Us Air Force
    Director, Advance Space Systems Division
    Us Air Force 2001 - 2004
    Randolph Afb, Tx, Us
    • Led a 40-member senior team managing the Secretary of Defense’s top priority counter-space program• Directed a $2.5B portfolio of five critical, highly-classified special access programs delivering the nation’s most advanced space-based systems, all within established cost and schedules baselines• Guided the development of the nation’s premier $1.2B space-based optical space object tracking platform • Led the accelerated development of a $800M White House mandated highly advanced space system• Established strong partnerships with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), the Defense Advance Research Project Agency (DARPA), the National Security Agency (NSA), and Air Force and Navy National labs
  • Us Air Force
    Program Manager, Military Satellite Command And Control System
    Us Air Force 2000 - 2001
    Randolph Afb, Tx, Us
    • Crafted and executed an innovative strategy for the complete overhaul of the communications, command and control infrastructure for the DoD’s primary fleet of broadband and secure military satellites • Orchestrated the on-time, at cost development and fielding of a $184M satellite on-orbit command capability
  • Us Air Force
    Program Manager, Global Broadcast Service User Equipment
    Us Air Force 1997 - 2000
    Randolph Afb, Tx, Us
    • Directed all engineering, design, integration and production activities for $20M program; delivered the first-ever commercial systems based broadband communications capability to deployed military users worldwide• Managed a 30-member multi-Service team across four geographically separated locations; streamlined developmental processes -- key to the on-time, at-cost delivery of 5000 combat communications receivers • Honored with the distinguished Space and Missile Systems Center’s Program Manager of the Year for 2000
  • Us Air Force
    Chief, Acquisition Policy Development
    Us Air Force 1994 - 1996
    Randolph Afb, Tx, Us
    • Principle acquisition policy advisor to the Assistant Secretary for all guidance related to the complete Air Force portfolio of weapons systems in all phases of planning, development, production, and fielding• Primary Air Force author for the first major rewrite of DoD’s primary acquisition policies in over five years• Awarded the Vice President’s “Hammer” award for outstanding contributions to reinventing government
  • Usaf
    Mce P3I Deputy Pm
    Usaf 1992 - 1993
    Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Kenny Robinson Skills

Dod Program Management Air Force Strategic Planning Logistics Management

Kenny Robinson Education Details

  • The Wharton School
    The Wharton School
    Corporate Governance
  • Lesley University
    Lesley University
    Applied Management
  • United States Air Force Academy
    United States Air Force Academy
    Biological Sciences

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Kenny Robinson attended The Wharton School, Lesley University, United States Air Force Academy.

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