Senior Director, Government Relations

Job Title: Senior Director, Government Relations

Location: Hoboken, NJ

Division: Executive 

Department: Office of Executive Director

About Us

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company’s portfolio of core technology and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security as well as remote sensing applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

Government Affairs & Advocacy

• Develop and execute comprehensive government relations strategies aligned withcorporate priorities and long-term business objectives.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and political developments impacting the company’s operations, industry, and growth strategy.
• Represent the company before government agencies, elected officials, trade associations, decision makers, and industry coalitions.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with policymakers, regulators, legislative staff, and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate advocacy efforts related to pending legislation, regulatory rulemaking, and public policy initiatives.
• Draft policy position papers, testimony, briefing materials, and executive talking points.

Corporate Strategy & Executive Support

• Advise senior leadership on political, legislative, and regulatory risks and opportunities.
• Provide strategic counsel regarding public policy implications of business initiatives, transactions, and market expansion plans.
• Prepare executive briefings for meetings with government officials, trade groups, and industry events.
• Support crisis management and issue-response efforts involving government orregulatory matters.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Investor Relations, ESG, Communications, and business unit leaders to ensure coordinated external engagement.
• Ensure alignment between government affairs strategy and corporate messaging.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to maintain adherence to lobbying disclosure laws, ethics requirements, and political contribution regulations.

External Engagement & Industry Leadership

• Represent the company in industry associations, policy forums, and public-private initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to influence policy outcomes through coalition-building and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee relationships with external lobbying firms, consultants, and policy advisors.

Reporting & Analysis

• Track and analyze political and regulatory developments affecting the business environment.
• Prepare regular reports for executive leadership regarding government affairs activity, emerging policy risks, and advocacy outcomes.
• Maintain records and reporting necessary for compliance with applicable lobbying and disclosure requirements.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Advanced degree (JD, MPA, MBA, or related) preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in government relations, public policy, legislative affairs, or corporate affairs.
• Experience within a publicly traded company strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of legislative and regulatory processes at federal and state levels.
• Strong network of government and industry relationships relevant to the company’s sector.
• Experience managing external lobbying firms and trade association participation.
• Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex policy issues into actionable business recommendations.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and political judgment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a regulated industry such as healthcare, energy, technology, financial services, telecommunications, manufacturing, or transportation.
• Familiarity with SEC-related disclosure considerations and public company governance practices.
• Experience supporting ESG, sustainability, or public affairs initiatives.
• Prior experience in government service, legislative offices, or regulatory agencies is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Executive communication
• Policy analysis
• Stakeholder management
• Negotiation and influence
• Political judgment
• Cross-functional leadership
• Crisis and issue management
• Relationship building
• Regulatory awareness

Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above. Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.