Robert M. Jenkins
Former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Executive
Senior Advisor
Mr. Jenkins spent 20 years at the Central Intelligence Agency leading operations, personnel, and cyber programs. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Dark Forge Solutions LLC, a C-suite strategic advisory firm. From 2014-2021 he served in mid-level and executive positions at BAE Systems, NCI, and Leidos where he focused primarily on intelligence, defense, and cyber programs. Mr. Jenkins developed the curriculum for and taught a graduate level asymmetrical threats class at Johns Hopkins University, and currently teaches at the University of Wyoming and the Laramie County Community College.
A former Army infantry and special operations commissioned officer who also worked several years on Wall Street, he is known for his thought leadership, creativity, and strategic grasp and comprehension of complex systems. He currently serves on the board of several corporations and non-profit organizations.