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Office of the Director /Chief of Staff

Program Coordination Office

The Program Coordination Office supports the Director and NIST’s Associate Directors and senior leadership by leading NIST’s programmatic, planning, and evaluation actions.

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The Program Coordination Office (PCO) supports the NIST Director, Associate Directors, and senior leadership by working closely with all NIST organizations across Laboratory Programs, Innovation and Industry Services, and Management Resources. The PCO focuses on three areas: planning, evaluation, and program coordination.

PCO’s role in planning encompasses the development of strategic planning documents for NIST and the Department of Commerce, developing and articulating annual budget priorities, and staffing the Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology. PCO also administers a variety of multi-organization processes including intramural research programs aimed at funding emerging science and technologies.

In evaluation, PCO leads the development and reporting of performance metrics and other evaluation tools to ensure compliance with legislative and Administration requirements. PCO also coordinates internal program reviews and external evaluations such as annual assessments of NIST's laboratory programs.

PCO’s program coordination responsibilities include serving as the interface between NIST and the Department of Commerce, other Federal agencies, and the Executive Office of the President in matters pertaining to innovation, technology, and standards. PCO coordinates and drives NIST engagements in several interagency mechanisms, and helps to align NIST programs with Legislative and Executive Branch priorities to advance the mission of NIST and meet the needs of the Nation.