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Senior Public Sector Lead - SLED

$147K - $192K/yr

... quantum computing can drive regional economic development and job creation. * Represent IonQ in ... Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or equivalent practical experience.

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Senior Program Manager, Customer Delivery

Bothell, WA ยท On-site

$129K - $130K/yr

... science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved ... As a technical program manager within IonQ's Quantum Computing product family, you'll be part of a ...

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Senior Physicist, Quantum Memory R&D

Chattanooga, TN ยท On-site

$126K - $181K/yr

Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ's computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial ...

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Director of Product Management - Quantum Cloud

Bothell, WA ยท On-site

$260K - $272K/yr

... computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ's newest generation of quantum computers, the ... A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related engineering field, or equivalent real-world ...

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Senior Sales Executive - Federal SIs & VARs

$450K/yr

... IonQ's quantum technology portfolio-including quantum computing, quantum networking, and quantum ... Federal Government market. * Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science ...

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Senior Microwave Research Scientist

$126K - $166K/yr

... quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ's newest generation of ... As a Senior Microwave Research Scientist, you'll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission ...

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Senior Program Manager, Customer Delivery

Bothell, WA ยท On-site +1

$129K - $130K/yr

... and science teams and turn it into something a customer or an executive can trust. In this role, you will own how IonQ delivers on its commitments to customers for on-premise quantum computing ...

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Senior Public Sector Lead - SLED

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Remote

$147K - $192K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Location: This position can work onsite or hybrid from one of our offices in the US or fully remote.
Travel: Up to 50 % domestic travel
Job ID: ย 1638

The Role:ย 

We are looking for a Senior Public Sector Lead - SLEDย to join our Government Affairs team. As a SLED Lead, you'll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world's best quantum computers to solve the world's most complex problems.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving IonQ's growth within state and local government agencies and educational institutions. The ideal candidate is a proactive relationship-builder who understands the nuances of state-level funding, regional economic development, and university-led research partnerships.

Responsibilities:

  • Execute a comprehensive SLED engagement strategy that aligns state-level technology initiatives with IonQ's quantum roadmap.
  • Advocate for IonQ's interests within state legislatures and executive branches to influence regional technology policy and funding.
  • Monitor state and local legislative developments to identify potential risks and opportunities for quantum research and deployment.
  • Partner with regional sales teams to identify and capture procurement opportunities within state agencies and public universities.
  • Engage with university leadership and research departments to foster partnerships that utilize IonQ's quantum systems for academic innovation.
  • Develop state-specific messaging that highlights how quantum computing can drive regional economic development and job creation.
  • Represent IonQ in state-level industry coalitions, technology councils, and education-focused advocacy groups.
  • Provide strategic guidance to internal leadership on the impact of state-level regulations, government incentives,ย  and local government procurement cycles.
  • Manage external consultants.

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of professional experience in State and Local Government Affairs, SLED Sales, or Public Policy.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Deep knowledge of state-level procurement vehicles, RFP processes, and budget cycles.
  • Proven ability to navigate complex relationships with state governors' offices, CIOs, and university chancellors.
  • Excellent presentation skills with the ability to articulate technical value to state and local policy leaders.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in Law, Public Policy, or Education Administration.
  • Existing network within high-impact state technology councils or the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO).
  • Experience in the semiconductor or high-performance computing (HPC) industries

The approximate base salary range for this position is $147,712 - $192,621. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.

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