Jannet Cancino is an accomplished federal grants professional with over 22 years of experience at NIST. Since 2019, she has served as the Director of Grants Management, overseeing financial assistance programs totaling over $56B for NIST, NTIA, and the Census Bureau. Jannet is known for her strong leadership, adeptness in team management, auditing, data analysis, and stakeholder relations. She is dedicated to fostering employee morale, retention, and productivity while championing diversity and creativity in problem-solving. Jannet is described as empowered, passionate, and strategic in her approach to work.
2024 Department of Commerce Acquisition Officer Excellence Award
2023 Department of Commerce Acquisition Officer Excellence Award
2022 National Institute of Standards and Technology George Uriano Award
2021 Department of Commerce Acquisition Officer Excellence Award
2021 Department of Commerce, Office of the CFO/ASA
2020 National Institute of Standards and Technology George Uriano Award
2015 National Institute of Standards and Technology Bronze Medal
2013 U.S. Department of Commerce Silver Medal