Proposal Lead - Government Business Solutions [543]

D-Wave; United States; Remote; USD 111,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work (US)

Competitive benefits

Job summary

D-Wave Quantum Inc. seeks a Proposal Lead to own end-to-end government proposals in hardware R&D, with a focus on US funding calls and compliance. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure timely submissions while navigating security clearance requirements. A background in high-tech, defense, or regulated industries is favored.

We offer a competitive compensation package and a flexible, remote-friendly environment for authorized US-based professionals.

Qualifications

• / 3+ years in federal proposal development.
• Educational background in physics, engineering, materials science, ideally quantum computing space.
• Experience writing successful basic research proposals for US government funding.
• Ability to obtain and hold Secret-level US DoD/DoW or higher security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with product development teams in hardware target areas.
• Identify funding opportunities and develop business case for pursuit of funding and project delivery.
• Lead development of proposals in response to government funding calls.
• Identify resources to support, review, and deliver a technical proposal.
• Project manage the response to deliver a relevant and enticing project proposal.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for budgeting, resourcing, and approvals for timely submissions.
• Track federal government spending trends and key competitor activities.
• Engage with government program managers leading portfolios in target areas.

Skills

Team Player

Technical Writing

AI & Digital Tools

Technical Acumen

Process Management

Communication

Education

Physics/Engineering/Materials Science background

Job description

Proposal Lead - Government Business Solutions [543]

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the first and only to offer dual-platform quantum computing products and services, spanning both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies. D-Wave’s mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today through enterprise-grade systems available on-premises and via its Leap™ quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations across commercial,government,and research sectors trust D-Wave to address complex computational challenges using quantum computing. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how D-Wave is shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com .

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Proposal Lead to own and drive complex, high-value proposals for U.S. governmentrelated tohardware research and development. This role willmanageend-to-enddevelopment of bid submissions in target areas (quantum computinghardware and underlying technology), integrating artificial intelligence tools,wherecompliant.

The ideal candidate brings strong proposal leadership experience within high-technology, defense, aerospace, advanced computing, or similarly complex regulated industries.

What you'll do

• Build andmaintainstrong relationships and partnerships with product development teams in target areas: hardware development of quantum computing platforms and underlying foundational technology
• Identifyrelevant funding opportunities for target areas and develop business case for pursuit of funding and project delivery
• Lead development of proposals in response to government funding calls:
• Identifykey resources to support, review, and deliver a technical proposal
• Project manage the response to deliver a relevant and enticing project proposal
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure proper budgeting, resourcing, and approvals take place fortimelysubmissions
• Track andmaintainawareness of federal government spending trends in target areas, as well as key competitor activities
• Engage with government program managers leading portfolios in target areas

About You

• Experience: 3+ years in federal proposal development
• Educational background relevant to the target areas (physics, engineering, materials science, etc.), ideally with experience in the quantum computing space
• Demonstrated experiencewritingsuccessfulbasic researchproposals for US government funding
• Ability to obtain and hold Secret-level US DoD/DoW or higher security clearance

Skill and Competencies

• Team Player: Demonstratedexperience inleveragingcross-functional teams and resources in support of businessobjectives, especially in geographically distributed organizations
• Technical Writing: Significant experiencewith technical writing and presenting, ideally within the government space
• AI & Digitally-Savvy: Ability toleveragedigital collaboration and AI tools while adhering to organizational policies
• Technical Acumen: Ability to critically review AI-generated content for correctness, regulatory alignment, and technical accuracy
• Process Management: Expertisein compliance matrices, proposal review workflows, and submission quality assurance
• Communication: Ability to articulate the business and economic value of technical work, both internally and externally

A D-Waver's DNA

• We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals.
• We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other.
• We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results. We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other.
• As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching.

Our Compensation Philosophy is Simple but Powerful:

We believe providing D-Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got, not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team.

Anticipatedsalary/hourly wage range for this position isposted below.Actual compensation will bedeterminedbased on a variety of factors including a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, work location, and alignment with the responsibilities of the role.

We believegreat workstarts with supporting our people. Eligible U.S.-based full-time and part-time employees regularly scheduled to work30 or morehours per week have access to a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability and life insurance; a401(k) retirementplan; paid holidays; wellness and well-being resources; paid sick time; and flexible paid time off to support rest and well-being. Employees may also be eligible toparticipatein short-term and/or long-term incentive programs.

Inclusion:

We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark. Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave.

Security Clearance:

This position requires active Secret level security clearance (or higher) or the ability to qualify for Secret level security clearance.

The Fine Print:

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted

It is D-Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.

The pay range for this role is:

111,000 - 153,000 USD per year (Remote (United States))