CareerPlan

Senior Account Executive - US Federal - Space Force

Remote, USRemoteFull-time$182k2026-10-05 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Senior Account Executive driving US Federal sales for IonQ's quantum computing hardware, software, and sensing solutions to the Space Force and Army.

Role type

Senior Account Executive (US Federal Defense)

Builds

Quantum computing systems, networks, and sensing applications for defense missions

Domain

Defense / Quantum Computing

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

US Federal defense sales, Space Force and Army relationships, federal acquisition process navigation, RFI/RFP management, complex negotiation, cross-functional leadership

Preferred skills

Senior-level relationships with PEOs/Lab Directors, quantum technology literacy, AI/ML for defense, category creation selling

Technologies

Quantum computing, HPC, AI/ML, secure communications

Responsibilities

Cultivate executive relationships within U.S. Space Force and U.S. Army; Develop pipeline for quantum computing, networking, and sensing solutions; Navigate federal acquisition process and manage RFI/RFP responses; Lead cross-functional teams for technical qualifications and compliance; Partner with delivery teams for post-award integration

Seniority

Senior, quota-carrying IC