Senior Quantum Programs SME | NIST Accelerator

Arenatechnologies; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Technical Program Analyst for Quantum Technologies to provide onsite program management support to the NIST Quantum Technologies Accelerator Director.

Responsibilities include guiding day-to-day R&D activities, evaluating progress, and coordinating with NIST scientists to enhance coordination and deliverables, while managing external partnerships and ensuring compliance with security requirements.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or related quantum information science or engineering field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in technical program management, including portfolio management and strategy development.
• Experience assessing the current quantum landscape and U.S. quantum initiatives.
• Experience managing complex public-private partnerships and executive briefings for Federal policymakers.
• U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME-level program management support to the NIST Quantum Technologies Accelerator Director.
• Manage day-to-day NIST QTA R&D activities and partnerships.
• Landscape the U.S. quantum industry and assess progress and deliverables.
• Coordinate with NIST scientists to improve program coordination and cohesion.
• Support external partnerships in QED-C and QMEC and ensure compliance with technology transfer and security requirements.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Executive briefings

Public-private partnerships

Landscape analysis

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Technical Program Analyst for Quantum Technologies to provide onsite program management support to the NIST Quantum Technologies Accelerator Director.

Responsibilities include guiding day-to-day R&D activities, evaluating progress, and coordinating with NIST scientists to enhance coordination and deliverables, while managing external partnerships and ensuring compliance with security requirements.