Director of Government Relations
D-Wave
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $175,000 - $325,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Develop and execute U.S. public policy and government relations strategies aligned with D-Wave’s business objectives
- Advocate for policies supporting quantum computing, research funding, and technology innovation at federal, state, and local levels
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with policymakers, regulators, industry groups, NGOs, think tanks, and advocacy partners
- Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments; advise senior leadership on public policy risks, opportunities, and emerging trends
- Partner with internal teams, including Legal and Business Development, to align policy initiatives with company strategy and global messaging
- Lead engagement with U.S. economic development organizations, supporting site selection, incentives, permitting, and redevelopment efforts as needed
- Translate complex policy and technology issues for technical and non-technical audiences; develop policy papers and support public affairs initiatives
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in U.S. federal and/or state government relations
- Strong command of government operations, advocacy, and procurement processes
- Proven track record in economic development, including grants, incentives, and public-private partnerships
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with government stakeholders and external advocates
- Experience in strategic planning, policy analysis, and multi-level advocacy
- Executive-level communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote, and highly collaborative environment
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex technical topics for non-technical audiences
- Familiarity with quantum computing, AI/ML, or high-performance computing preferred
- Background in a technology and/or publicly traded company a plus
Benefits
- Company ownership
- Competitive pay
- Meaningful benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
government relationspolicy analysisstrategic planningeconomic developmentadvocacyprocurement processesgrantspublic-private partnershipsquantum computingAI/ML
Soft skills
executive-level communicationnegotiationleadershiprelationship buildinganalytical skillscollaborationadaptabilitytrust buildingtranslation of complex topicsfast-paced environment