Jon Chavez, MBA
About Jon Chavez, MBA
Jon Chavez, MBA, is the Manager of Nuclear Deterrence & Global Security Partnerships & Business Development at Sandia National Laboratories, with over 17 years of experience in strategy, technology management, and program development focused on national security R&D activities.
Current Title and Role
Jon Chavez serves as the Manager of Nuclear Deterrence & Global Security Partnerships & Business Development at Sandia National Laboratories. He has been in this role since 2021, operating out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. In this capacity, he manages a team of professionals focused on supporting initiatives related to Nuclear Deterrence and Global Security.
Previous Positions at Sandia National Laboratories
Before his current role, Jon Chavez held multiple positions at Sandia National Laboratories. He was the Acting R&D Senior Manager for National Security Programs (NSP) - Deputy for Research and Programs for 6 months in 2020-2021. Prior to that, he managed National Security Partnerships and Business Development from 2018 to 2020, and worked as a Program Development & Technology Transfer Professional from 2012 to 2018. In these roles, he developed and implemented technology transfer strategies tailored to R&D mission applications.
Early Career and Other Experience
Jon Chavez's early career includes several roles in business development and IT. From 2010 to 2012, he was the Business Development & Marketing Officer at LifeROOTS. Additionally, he served as a Loaned Executive at United Way of Central New Mexico in 2011. Jon also operated his own business, Enterphase Business Solution, from 2004 to 2009. His earlier roles include being an Information Technology Specialist at Los Alamos National Laboratory (2003-2004) and a System Analyst Intern at the City of Albuquerque (2001-2003).
Education and Qualifications
Jon Chavez holds an MBA in Business Administration and a BBA in Management Information Systems from the UNM Anderson School of Management. He earned his MBA in 2005 and his BBA in 2004. These qualifications, combined with over 17 years of experience in strategy, technology management, and program development, particularly in national security R&D, contribute to his extensive expertise.
Experience in National Security R&D
With over 17 years of experience, Jon Chavez specializes in strategy, technology management, and program development, particularly focused on national security R&D activities. During his tenure at Sandia National Laboratories, he has played key roles in developing and implementing technology transfer strategies that align with R&D mission applications. His work has consistently centered around enhancing national security through strategic partnerships and technological innovation.