Director of Government Engagement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement Q-CTRL’s strategy for engaging with the US government.

• Establish priorities for policy, legislative, and funding outcomes that foster company growth and the adoption of quantum technologies.

• Cultivate and sustain bipartisan relationships with congressional offices and committees, the Department of War, federal agencies, and state governments.

• Advocate for company interests in political and policy discussions, including efforts that promote business development with the USG.

• Influence policy, legislation, and funding decisions through strategic advocacy initiatives.

• Create proposals for authorization and appropriations processes while garnering support from key decision-makers.

• Identify, evaluate, and secure government funding and partnership opportunities in collaboration with business development and technical teams.

• Align Q-CTRL’s capabilities with government priorities and mission requirements.

• Track policy, legislative, budget, and regulatory changes.

• Convert developments into timely recommendations and advice for company leadership.

• Represent Q-CTRL in industry associations, think tanks, and policy discussions.

• Build coalitions that further shared objectives and position Q-CTRL as a trusted authority on quantum technology.

• Undertake additional responsibilities within the employee’s expertise or with appropriate training.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in government, congressional affairs, public policy, or government relations.

• Proven track record of influencing government decisions, with concrete achievements in policy development, legislation, or public funding.

• Strong knowledge of US federal policymaking and the legislative, authorization, appropriations, and budget processes within agencies.

• Established connections across Capitol Hill, the executive branch, and key federal departments.

• Capability to forge trusted relationships across political affiliations and institutions.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to distill complex technical information into clear, compelling arguments tailored to government audiences.

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across various business functions.

• Experience with the Department of War and congressional defense committees, defense budgets, acquisition pathways, and transitioning emerging technologies into operational use is a plus but not mandatory.

• Background in a technology startup or scaleup is desirable but not essential.

• Experience in advanced technology, defense, or aerospace sectors is advantageous but not required.

• Familiarity with shaping policy or funding for quantum or other critical technologies is a plus but not essential.

• Experience in engaging with state governments, economic development initiatives, and allied technology cooperation through frameworks such as AUKUS is desirable but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus.

• Equity opportunity.

• U.S. health insurance benefits, subject to plan eligibility requirements.

• Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Company-paid parental leave.

• 401k with employer matching.

• Learning, Development, and Wellness allowance.

• Flexible work arrangements.