Megan Suarez
Executive Director @National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
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WORK HISTORY
Executive Director @National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Directing award operations for the $11 billion CHIPS for America R&D program, the largest federal semiconductor research investment in U.S. history. Leading the development and execution of award lifecycle processes, program management, and team capabilities that drive operational excellence at scale.Award Execution: Lead team of federal employees and contractors through complex award evaluations and post-award management. Facilitate stakeholder collaboration to successfully negotiate Other Transaction Agreements (OTA) under aggressive timelines, coordinating between program leadership, policy, legal, and finance teams.Operational Infrastructure: Design and implement end-to-end award lifecycle management, including SOPs, evaluation frameworks, training curricula, knowledge management systems, templates, and project tracking tools, that standardize practices, enable scalable execution, and build institutional capacity.Cross-Functional Integration: Bridge highly technical researchers, policy teams, legal counsel, financial staff, and executive leadership, translating complex concepts across domains to ensure shared understanding and coordinated action.Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance: Facilitate program-level risk management across portfolio while ensuring compliance with federal regulations through all award phases.Strategic Execution: Operationalize program strategy by developing executable processes and accountability systems that align team efforts with strategic priorities and enable measurable progress.Core Capabilities: Navigate high-ambiguity environments | Strategic program management | Cross-functional stakeholder alignment | Translate across technical/policy/executive contexts | Build operational processes and systems at scale | Operate in complex regulatory landscape | Risk Management | Drive results with limited resources and aggressive timelines | Negotiation facilitation | Compliance
EDUCATION
Cornell University - Johnson Graduate School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The American University of Rome
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Saint Joseph's University
Bachelor of Science
ABOUT MEGAN SUAREZ
Dynamic leader with 15+ years of experience driving impactful initiatives across government and private sectors. Skilled at navigating complex challenges, mobilizing teams, and implementing innovative approaches to achieve measurable results in high-pressure environments. Combines critical thinking with a passion for public service to create lasting, positive change.
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