Remote Proposal Lead – Quantum Gov Solutions

D-Wave Quantum Inc.; 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

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.