Quantum Business Development Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Quantum Business Development Lead to operate at the intersection of quantum tech and mission impact. You will leverage quantum expertise to win national security opportunities, shape white papers, and support proposals that grow quantum business with partners and customers.

The role requires TS/SCI (with polygraph often preferred) and advanced degrees in physics, engineering, mathematics, or technology.

Qualifications

• Experience with customer missions in the national security sector.
• Experience delivering quantum capabilities, or in the Federal sector.
• Experience writing proposals or white papers.
• TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape quantum business opportunities for national security programs.
• Develop white papers and support proposals to drive new quantum business.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders and manage partnerships.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver capture and proposal efforts.

Skills

National security missions

Quantum capabilities delivery

Proposal writing

TS/SCI clearance

Capture management

Product management

Team leadership

Executive communication

Polygraph clearance

Publications in quantum journals

Education

Master's degree in physics / engineering / mathematics / technology

Doctorate in Physics

Job description

Quantum Business Development Lead**The Opportunity:**In this role, you will work in the intersection of quantum technologies, business acceleration, and mission impact. You will leverage your expertise in quantum physics and quantum technologies to innovate and develop new solutions in the national security sector. You will engage with internal and external stakeholders to remain apprised of mission requirements and capabilities. You will be expected to establish and maintain partnerships with other companies across the quantum ecosystem and understand how and when to leverage partners in mission solutions. You will use your quantum expertise and deep understanding of the company's quantum capabilities to shape white papers and support proposals that drive new quantum business to the national security sector. Join us. The world can't wait. **You Have:** * Experience with customer missions in the national security sector* Experience delivering quantum capabilities or in the Federal sector* Experience writing proposals or white papers* TS/SCI clearance* Master's degree in a physics, engineering, mathematics, or technology field **Nice If You Have:** * Experience as a capture manager for large proposal efforts* Experience with product management or project management* Experience leading small to medium sized teams of 3-10 people* Ability to display publications in peer-reviewed quantum journals* Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills* Possession of a strong executive presence* TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph* Doctorate degree in Physics **Clearance:**Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.**Compensation**At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.**Identity Statement**As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.**Candidate AI Usage Policy**AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on **your** own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited **unless permission is explicitly provided**.**Work Model** Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.* **Remote**: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.* **Hybrid**: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.* **Onsite**: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.