Quantum Computing Advanced Research SME

Job Family :

Research Physicists (PHY)

Travel Required : Up to 25%

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do :

The Quantum Computing Advanced Research SME will support a team of skilled researchers to help drive advancements in quantum science research, including quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum communications, for the design and generation of technologies for our federal clients.

As part of our team, you'll serve as a strategic technical advisor to program managers supporting our federal client, advising on advanced government-funded research and development programs. You'll work with world-class scientists and engineers to provide strategic assessments of emerging technologies. You will maintain responsibility for producing and presenting findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs, assisting with the management of current programs, and facilitating the transition of program deliverables to stakeholders.

What You Will Need :

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal "TOP SECRET / SCI (TS / SCI)" with a polygraph security clearance. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.

Doctoral Degree a in physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field

TWO (2) or more years' post-PhD experience in quantum-information processing and / or quantum computing

What Would Be Nice To Have :

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS / SCI Federal security clearance with a polygraph

SIX (6) or more years of research experience in quantum computing, demonstrating a deep understanding of physical systems, quantum-information processing, error correction, and fault tolerance. Recent experience in managing a quantum-computing effort may substitute for up to two (3) years.

TWO (2) or more years' experience as a Technical SETA

TWO (2) or more years' experience managing multi-disciplinary, multi-institution research

TWO (2) or more years' experience in the IC, including experience with transitioning research products to other organizations.

The annual salary range for this position is $115,200.00-$172,800.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include :

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental / Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

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