Government Programs Specialist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on3018, 10th Street North, Clarendon, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, 22201, United States
About PsiQuantum
PsiQuantum's mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems.
Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries.
Our architecture is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don't feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure.
In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale.
PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact.
Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Government Programs Specialist to work across the organization and support the delivery of high-priority, and in certain instances, classified government projects. This role serves as a direct report to the Senior Director, Government Programs, acting as the primary customer-facing Program Manager for engagements with the Department of War, Intelligence Community, Department of Energy, Department of Commerce, and other U.S. and international government agencies.
In this position, you will lead the day-to-day coordination and execution of government program initiatives. You will manage the completion of contract deliverables, ensuring 100% compliance with the stringent requirements set by the U.S. Government. A key part of your day will involve engaging directly with government customers to capture feedback and provide inputs to our program and engineering teams to improve our deliverables.
You will build and maintain internal partnerships across Legal, Finance, Security, and Human Resources to drive full compliance. You will also lead cross-functional teams to meet deadlines for government contract proposals, renewals, and award negotiations. This role requires a blend of leadership, communication, and meticulous attention to detail, with a proven track record of managing complex projects from inception to completion in a high-tempo, dynamic environment.
Hiring Process & Application
PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com.
We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
Equal Opportunity
PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.
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Day-to-day, the Government Programs Specialist at PsiQuantum will serve as government customer-facing program manager coordinating projects with u.s. agencies and national governments; manage contract deliverables to ensure 100% compliance with u.s. government requirements and standards; engage directly with government customers to capture feedback and improve product development; and build and maintain internal partnerships across legal, finance, security, and hr to drive contract compliance.
What are the requirements for this Government Programs Specialist role?expand_more
PsiQuantum is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: BS/BA degree; Minimum 7 years experience in government program management; and U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance or eligibility.
Where is the Government Programs Specialist role at PsiQuantum located?expand_more
Government Programs Specialist at PsiQuantum is based in 3018, 10th Street North, Clarendon, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, 22201, United States. This is a on-site role.
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PsiQuantum has listed this Government Programs Specialist role as on-site.