Business Unit Executive - Post-Quantum Cryptography

Job Description

Job Description

About Merlin Group

Merlin Group operates at the intersection of cyber innovation, national security, and technology-driven transformation. With a mission to accelerate the adoption of high-impact technologies across the U.S. public sector and regulated commercial markets, Merlin is uniquely structured around three core tenets – Invest, Enable, and Scale – each designed to address a specific stage of the technology lifecycle. Together, our affiliates – Merlin Ventures, CGC, and Merlin Cyber – form a flywheel that builds enduring capability for customers, partners, and the broader cyber ecosystem, operationalizing technological advancement into mission-ready, enterprise-grade solutions.

At Merlin, we believe our strength lies in our people. Team members are encouraged to be creative, collaborative, and nimble, pursuing paths to deliver the cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions that our customers rely on. From next-generation cyber defense to secure cloud and AI, we are united by one purpose – transforming innovation into mission impact.

The Opportunity

We're seeking an exceptional Business Unit Executive to build, lead, and scale our Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) practice from the ground up. This is not a traditional management role – it’s an entrepreneurial opportunity to own and operate a business unit within Merlin’s infrastructure. You'll have full P&L accountability, the autonomy to build your team, and direct access to company resources to execute your vision. Think of this as running your own public sector-focused post-quantum cryptography business, backed by Merlin’s platform, partnerships, and support infrastructure.

What You’ll Build

• Build a dedicated sales team to drive revenue growth across public sector with an initial focus on federal.
• Develop a comprehensive go-to-market strategy that scales our PQC practice.
• Define solution positioning, value propositions, and competitive differentiation.
• Drive revenue generation while building your practice infrastructure.
• Identify and integrate complementary technology partners to grow deal sizes.
• Create customer success frameworks that drive retention and expansion.
• Establish thought leadership and brand recognition in public sector post-quantum cryptography.
• Drive cross-practice collaboration to deliver holistic cybersecurity solutions.

Your Responsibilities

Revenue & Growth Ownership

Go-to-Market Strategy

Team Building & Leadership

Solution Innovation

What Success Looks Like

Quantitative

Qualitative

Qualifications

Required

Preferred

Critical Competencies

Technical Baseline

What Makes This Role Unique

Autonomy + Resources

Builder's Canvas

Innovation Platform

Work Environment & Location

Success Attributes

Benefits & Perks

We want to empower and inspire employees to be and do their best. Our workdays are dynamic, collegial, and fun. Our office features multiple places to work unconstrained by typical office barriers. Our wellness package provides access to an on-site gym and includes medical, dental, and vision insurance along with options for FSA and EAP. We offer 401(k) with employer match, unlimited PTO, and a culture respectful of the reality that not everything in one’s personal life is guaranteed to happen only after hours.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.