IonQ
SeniorPublicSectorLead-SLED
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“Senior Public Sector Lead - SLED at IonQ. Skills: Public Sector Lead, Government Affairs, Quantum roadmap. Execute SLED engagement strategy. Advocate for IonQ's interests”
Industry & Context.
Up to 50% domestic travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years professional experience, Bachelor's Degree, Deep knowledge of state-level procurement, Proven ability to navigate complex relationships
Nice to Have
Advanced degree in Law, Existing network within high-impact state technology councils, Experience in semiconductor industry, Experience in high-performance computing industry
What You'll Do.
Execute SLED engagement strategy
Advocate for IonQ's interests
Monitor legislative developments
Partner with regional sales teams
Identify procurement opportunities
Engage with university leadership
Develop state-specific messaging
Represent IonQ in coalitions
Provide strategic guidance
Manage external consultants
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional team
Communication Scope
Presentation skills; Articulate technical value
Full Job Description
About IonQ: IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance. Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before. 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: 1638 The Role: We are looking for a Senior Public Sector Lead - SLED 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
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