IonQ

Senior Public Sector Lead - SLED

Remote, US · Senior · Contract

Work authorization required$148k-$193kDetected 10 hours ago

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About the role

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.

Partner with regional sales teams to identify and capture procurement opportunities within state agencies and public universities.
Develop state-specific messaging that highlights how quantum computing can drive regional economic development and job creation.
Manage external consultants.

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.
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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
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In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.
IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.

Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available.

Represent IonQ in state-level industry coalitions, technology councils, and education-focused advocacy groups.
will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific
Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401(k), unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend.
Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.
We are committed to equity and justice.
office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity.

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.

This listing is sourced directly from IonQ's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.