Global Government Affairs Director

IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.

Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.  

We are looking for a Global Government Affairs Director to join our Government Affairs team. As a Global Government Affairs 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.

In this role, you will be responsible for defining, developing, and executing IonQ’s legislative and policy agenda while scaling our public sector initiatives from the U.S. to global markets. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader and sophisticated communicator who can navigate the intersection of high-tech innovation and complex regulatory landscapes.

• →10+ years of professional experience in Government Affairs, Public Policy, or Legislative Advocacy within the technology sector.
• →Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or equivalent practical experience.
• →Proven track record of building relationships with U.S. federal agencies and navigating public sector procurement.
• →Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into persuasive policy narratives.
• →Strong strategic guidance skills with the ability to highlight both risks and business opportunities to executive leadership.

• Advanced degree (JD or MPP) in Law or Public Policy.
• Experience scaling government affairs programs in international markets beyond the U.S.
• Technical literacy in quantum computing, semiconductors, or emerging deep-tech sectors.

If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!