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Senior Director, Corporate Affairs and Government Relations Strategy & Operations

IonQ is a leading public quantum computing company delivering advanced quantum systems and solutions to customers across industry and government. The Senior Director, Corporate Affairs and Government Relations Strategy & Operations will partner with senior leadership to build and operationalize Federal, Government Relations and Corporate Affairs functions, drive strategic planning, and create scalable playbooks, governance and communications to advance enterprise priorities.

Skills

  • Strategic advising to C-suite and board-level stakeholders
  • Operational design and scaling of functions and governance
  • Government contracting and public sector stakeholder management
  • Executive communications, writing and briefing preparation
  • Cross-functional program and project management
  • Risk identification, issues management and crisis response

Responsibilities

  • Serve as strategic advisor and operational lead to the SVP, Federal and Chief Corporate Affairs & Government Relations Officer
  • Design and institutionalize playbooks, protocols and engagement frameworks for Federal, Corporate Affairs, and Government Relations
  • Lead strategic planning cadence including quarterly business reviews, annual planning and board engagements
  • Create customer mapping, operational systems, performance tracking and governance to ensure accountability
  • Prepare executive briefings, external engagement materials and high-impact communications for senior leaders and stakeholders
  • Coordinate cross-functional execution across Government Relations, Corporate Affairs, GTM, Business Development, Legal, HR and executive teams
  • Support enterprise issues management, crisis response and M&A communications governance
  • Drive talent development, onboarding and culture within the Federal & Corporate Affairs organization

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in political science, business, journalism, economics or related field (required)
  • MBA (preferred)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
  • Parental and adoption leave
  • Equity compensation
  • Legal insurance
  • Home technology stipend
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IonQ develops general-purpose quantum computers. Founded in 2015, IonQ is headquartered in College Park, Maryland.

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March 27, 2026
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