Senior Director of USG Partnerships – Use Case Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the main liaison for DOE National Laboratories, including ORNL, LBNL, ANL, LLNL, LANL, and PNNL

• Establish and sustain strong technical relationships with Lab Directors, QIS research leaders, and managers of user facilities

• Navigate through DOE ecosystems, including National Quantum Information Science Research Centers

• Oversee and track DOE Funding Opportunity Announcements, Requests for Information, and lab call solicitations

• Align quantum hardware and software capabilities with DOE mission use cases

• Convert DOE scientific requirements into quantum algorithms and application roadmaps

• Coordinate collaborative research proposals, CRADAs, and Strategic Partnership Projects

• Co-develop algorithms, workflows, and capabilities in partnership with DOE counterparts

• Present findings and updates to key stakeholders

• Recognize dual-use commercial applications when applicable

• Create and showcase government-relevant quantum computing applications that align with DOE missions

• Guide the U.S.-based development of applications and algorithms for both current and future quantum computing systems

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline

• Over 10 years of direct experience within the DOE National Laboratory complex or a federal R&D setting

• More than 10 years of experience in quantum computing applications spanning chemistry, material science, condensed matter physics, AI/ML, nuclear physics, high energy physics, plasma, and fusion

• Knowledge of error correction, quantum algorithm design, and fault-tolerant computation

• Experience estimating resources for fault-tolerant algorithms and selecting algorithmic primitives and data representations

• Ability to transition algorithmic capabilities from NISQ to partially fault-tolerant and fully fault-tolerant systems

• Proficiency in optimizing algorithms across all layers of the stack, both in the near term and during the fault-tolerant era

• Experience with hybrid workflows and high-performance computing, including utilizing AI to enhance workflows

• Capability to determine when quantum algorithms present a credible advantage over the best-known classical methods

• Original contributions in Hamiltonian simulation, phase estimation, quantum signal processing, block encoding, state preparation, or quantum scientific computing

• Experience linking error bounds to overall scientific accuracy

• Proven ability to lead and inspire groups of researchers with diverse skills and experiences

• Understanding of dual-use technologies and how DOE and scientific applications can generate commercial value

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and the chance to work on innovative technology

• Flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching and student loan repayment assistance

• Equity opportunities available

• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays each year

• Paid parental leave provided

• Employee discount programs available