Staff Associate

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ's computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution.

As a Staff Associate, Corporate Development, you will play a critical role in driving our M&A and investment pipeline — from diligence through close and integration. You'll work cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Product, and executive leadership to ensure each transaction is executed with rigor and aligned to IonQ's long-term strategy.

This role is ideal for a finance or operations professional who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys working across disciplines, and can operate with autonomy in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Deal Execution & Diligence
• • Coordinate due diligence across Finance, Legal, Product, and HR for active acquisitions and minority investments.
• Own data room management, diligence trackers, and closing checklists.
• Support financial modeling, valuation, and scenario analyses for live deals.
• Integration & Path-to-Close
• • Develop integration work plans for acquired companies, ensuring alignment across accounting, HR, and product teams.
• Partner with the CFO's office to prepare closing memos, board packages, and post-close tracking materials.
• Portfolio & Process Management
• • Track and monitor IonQ's minority investment portfolio.
• Build standardized diligence and integration frameworks to streamline future M&A.
• Contribute to corporate reporting, including quarterly portfolio reviews and financial updates.
• Strategic Analysis
• • Conduct market and company analyses to support IonQ's strategy across compute, networking, and sensing.
• Help evaluate emerging quantum and adjacent technologies for strategic alignment.

You'd be a good fit with:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in corporate development, finance, strategy, or operations at a high-growth company, venture fund, investment bank, or consulting firm.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills, with the ability to translate data into strategic recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex workstreams in parallel.
• Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-changing environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including board-level materials.
• Active interest in deep tech, quantum, or advanced computing sectors is a plus.

Location: This position can work onsite or hybrid from one of our offices (College Park, MD, Bothell, WA) or fully remote in the US or Canada

Travel: Up to 20%

Job ID: 1169

The approximate base salary range for this position is $108,438 - $141,407 USD. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

Compensation will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Beyond base salary, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component and a range of benefit options found on our career site at Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. Our US benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, a home internet stipend, and pet insurance

IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, Toronto, Canada, and Basel, Switzerland. However, IonQ will expand into additional domestic and international geographies, so don't let this stop you from applying

At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.

We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

US Technical Jobs. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying "U.S. Person" (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls. Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.

US Non-Technical Jobs. Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.

If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply