Cryptography - Post-Quantum Research Lead

Tharp Consulting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting seeks a leader to drive quantum security offerings and guide client engagements with CISOs and CIOs, building strong executive relationships.

You will scale a high-performance delivery team, manage P&L, ensure quality standards, and develop thought leadership through whitepapers and speaking engagements, launching scalable methodologies for quantum security domains.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of experience with Post-Quantum Cryptography standards (CNSA 2.0, NIST).
• Experience building consulting offerings and leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage P&L and negotiate technology partnerships.
• Strong communication and executive stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of quantum security offerings.
• Scale a high-performance delivery team and manage financial performance.
• Develop thought leadership through whitepapers and speaking engagements.
• Launch scalable methodologies tailored to quantum security domains.
• Engage with CISOs and CIOs; build relationships with executive stakeholders.
• Travel as required; work with senior leadership audiences.

Skills

PQC standards

Cross-functional leadership

Consulting offerings

P&L management

Executive engagement

Negotiating partnerships

Talent acquisition

Business strategy

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

The role involves leading the development and execution of quantum security offerings, building strong relationships with executive stakeholders, and guiding client engagements with CISOs and CIOs.

Key responsibilities include scaling a high-performance delivery team, managing financial performance, and ensuring quality standards. The candidate will develop thought leadership through whitepapers and speaking engagements, and launch scalable methodologies tailored to quantum security domains.

Qualifications required are a minimum of eight years of experience with Post-Quantum Cryptography standards (CNSA 2.0, NIST), a relevant bachelor's or master's degree, and a proven track record in building consulting offerings, managing P&L, and leading cross-functional teams.

Experience includes negotiating technology partnerships, understanding global quantum security regulations, and engaging senior leadership audiences. Strong communication skills, business strategy translation, and the ability to attract technical talent are essential.

This role demands professionalism, integrity, and a collaborative approach to foster a respectful work environment. Travel may be required, and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.