Director of Government Engagement

🕒 October 16

🏛️ District of Columbia, Washington – Remote

🏛️ District of Columbia – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $210k - $260k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Q-CTRL is a company dedicated to making quantum technology practical and accessible. They provide infrastructure software designed to enhance quantum computing and sensing capabilities through advanced quantum control techniques. Their focus spans various aspects of quantum technology, including quantum metrology and quantum clocks, positioning them at the forefront of the quantum software development industry.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute Q-CTRL’s US government engagement strategy • Set priorities for policy, legislative, and funding outcomes supporting company growth and adoption of quantum technologies • Build and maintain bipartisan relationships with congressional offices and committees, the Department of War, federal agencies, and state governments • Represent company interests in political and policy forums, including engagements supporting business development with the USG • Shape policy, legislation, and funding decisions through targeted advocacy • Develop proposals for authorization and appropriations processes and build support among key decision-makers • Identify, assess, and secure government funding and partnership opportunities with business development and technical colleagues • Connect Q-CTRL’s capabilities with government priorities and mission needs • Monitor policy, legislative, budget, and regulatory developments • Translate developments into timely advice and recommended actions for company leadership • Represent Q-CTRL in industry associations, think tanks, and policy forums • Build coalitions that advance shared priorities and establish Q-CTRL as a trusted voice on quantum technology • Perform other duties within the employee’s skills and experience, or with reasonable training

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience in government, congressional affairs, public policy, or government relations • Demonstrated track record of shaping government decisions, with tangible achievements in policy development, legislation, or public funding • Strong understanding of US federal policymaking and legislative, authorization, appropriations, and agency budget processes • Established network across Capitol Hill, the executive branch, and key federal departments • Ability to build trusted relationships across political affiliations and institutions • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to turn complex technical information into clear, persuasive arguments tailored to government audiences • Collaborative approach and ability to work across business functions • Experience with the Department of War and congressional defense committees, defense budgets, acquisition pathways, and transition of emerging technologies into operational use is desirable but not essential • Experience working in a technology startup or scaleup is desirable but not essential • Experience in advanced technology, defense, or aerospace sectors is desirable but not essential • Experience shaping policy or funding for quantum or other critical technologies is desirable but not essential • Experience with state government engagement, economic development initiatives, and allied technology cooperation through frameworks such as AUKUS is desirable but not essential

🏖️ Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus • Equity opportunity • U.S. health insurance benefits, subject to plan eligibility requirements • HSA • FSA • PTO • Company paid parental leave • 401k with an employer match • Learning, Development and Wellness allowance • Flexible work arrangements

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