Director of USG Partnerships & Use Case

Job Description

Job Title: Sr. Director of USG Partnerships & Use Case Development. Location: United States, Remote

Responsibilities:

Strategic Lab Partnerships

• Serve as the primary point of contact for U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories, including ORNL, LBNL, ANL, LLNL, LANL, and PNNL.

• Build and maintain technical relationships with laboratory directors, Quantum Information Science (QIS) research leaders, and user facility managers.

• Navigate DOE research ecosystems, including the National Quantum Information Science Research Centers (NQISRCs).

• Monitor and track DOE Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and laboratory funding solicitations.

Quantum Use Case Development

• Identify and develop quantum computing applications aligned with DOE priorities, including advanced energy technologies, national security, climate modeling, and large-scale scientific simulations.

• Map quantum hardware and software capabilities to specific scientific use cases, including materials science, grid optimization, chemical catalysis, and high-energy physics.

• Translate complex scientific requirements into actionable quantum algorithms and application roadmaps.

• Work directly with DOE counterparts to co-design algorithms, workflows, and technical capabilities.

• Coordinate joint research proposals, Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), and Strategic Partnership Projects (SPPs).

• Identify potential dual-use commercial applications where appropriate.

• Report findings and project progress to key stakeholders.

Technical Leadership

• Help guide the development of applications and algorithms for current and next-generation quantum computing systems.

• Develop and demonstrate a portfolio of government-relevant applications that align with DOE scientific priorities and can integrate into its research ecosystem.

• Lead and motivate researchers with diverse skills and experience.

• Identify opportunities to transition quantum algorithms from noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) systems to partially fault-tolerant and fully fault-tolerant computing.

• Evaluate where quantum algorithms may offer a credible advantage over the best-known classical methods.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, or a related STEM field.

• At least 10 years of direct experience working with or within DOE National Laboratories or a federal research and development environment.

• At least 10 years of experience in quantum computing applications, including chemistry, materials science, condensed matter physics, AI and machine learning, nuclear physics, high-energy physics, plasma physics, or fusion;

• Strong understanding of quantum error correction, quantum algorithm design, and fault-tolerant computation.

• Experience estimating resource requirements for fault-tolerant algorithms and selecting appropriate algorithmic primitives and data representations.

• Experience optimizing algorithms across the quantum computing stack, covering both near-term and fault-tolerant systems.

• Experience with hybrid quantum-classical workflows and high-performance computing.

• Ability to use AI to optimize scientific and computational workflows.

• Ability to assess when quantum algorithms could provide a credible advantage over classical approaches.

• Experience connecting algorithmic error bounds to end-to-end scientific accuracy;

• Understanding of dual-use technologies and how government and scientific applications can create commercial value.

• Strong leadership skills and experience managing multidisciplinary research teams.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Annual base salary: $241,198 to $301,498.

• Competitive compensation and opportunities to work on advanced quantum computing technologies.

• Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance.

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance;

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.

• Student loan repayment benefit.

• Equity opportunities.

• Generous paid time off and sick leave.

• 12 paid holidays annually.

• Paid parental leave.

• Employee discount programs.

Actual compensation may vary depending on skills, education, professional experience, and other qualifications.

Other Information:

• Work arrangement: Fully remote within the United States, as specified in the job listing.

• Application deadline: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, with no specified deadline.

• Equal opportunity: Quantinuum is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining an inclusive workplace;

• Accessibility: Candidates who need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or interview process can contact Quantinuum through its “Let's Talk” contact form.

• Use of AI: Quantinuum may use AI tools to assist with reviewing applications, resumes, and responses. Final hiring decisions are made by humans.