Director – Federal Strategy Planning & Operations

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November 7

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IonQ

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Artificial Intelligence • API • Enterprise

IonQ is a company specializing in quantum computing, providing a quantum cloud platform that allows users to access and utilize quantum processors. They offer extensive documentation and resources for developers to learn and implement quantum computing solutions using their SDKs and APIs, integrating with platforms like Qiskit, Cirq, and TensorFlow. IonQ also offers integrations with cloud services such as Amazon Braket, enabling hybrid cloud quantum computing. Their platform includes tools for managing jobs, organizations, and projects, as well as simulators that support noise models and up to 29 qubits. IonQ is dedicated to advancing quantum computing technology and provides community support through channels like Slack.

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2015

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

🔌 API

🏢 Enterprise

📋 Description

• Partner directly with the Executive Chairman and Chief Corporate Affairs & Government Relations Officer to execute IonQ Federal’s mission and roadmap across various departments and agencies for the US government, academia, and partner industries • Lead cross-functional coordination among business development, engineering, government affairs, and other teams within IonQ to accelerate delivery of quantum and PNT capabilities to the Federal Government and other partners • Manage day-to-day operations, strategic initiatives, and executive communications across IonQ Federal’s distributed workforce • Track actions and progress on major partnerships, contracts, and research programs, providing executive-level insight and recommendations on standard timelines and as required for decision-making at the highest levels of IonQ • Serve as liaison to officials and executives across DoD, IC, DOE, Treasury, NASA, and other partners to represent IonQ as needed • Develop strategic and execution plans, translating complex quantum technologies into products and solutions that bring about operational outcomes for Federal partners • Represent IonQ Federal at classified and unclassified forums, ensuring strategic alignment and compliance are clear to internal and external partners

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years in national security, technology strategy, or defense innovation leadership • Experience integrating emerging technologies into government programs • Proven ability to manage high-velocity teams and multi-agency initiatives • Exceptional communication and executive-level presentation skills • TS/SCI eligibility; willingness to travel 50-70 percent

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans • Matching 401K • Unlimited PTO and paid holidays • Parental/adoption leave • Legal insurance • Home internet stipend • Pet insurance