Senior Applications Lead - Defense
Core
Define and advance defense and national security applications strategy for fault-tolerant quantum computing, translating security needs into credible opportunities.
Role type
Senior strategy-level applications lead (defense)
Builds
Defense and national security quantum computing opportunities and use cases
Domain
Defense, national security, quantum computing
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
U.S. defense industry experience, strategic account development, stakeholder engagement, mission relevance assessment, technical feasibility analysis, project ownership, go-to-market strategy
Preferred skills
Active TS/SCI security clearance, quantum computing familiarity, high-performance computing, AI, semiconductors
Technologies
Quantum computing, quantum algorithms, high-performance computing, AI, semiconductors
Responsibilities
Identify and shape high-value use cases for fault-tolerant quantum computing; Partner with Business Development on customer engagement and proposal shaping; Engage with senior officials, defense primes, and national laboratories; Translate defense priorities into application opportunities; Develop customer-facing narratives, briefings, and proposals; Assess feasibility and define project scope with technical teams; Act as project owner for defense engagements; Define broader defense applications strategy
Seniority
Senior, strategy & mentorship
