Associate Director - Post Quantum Cryptography

The Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Program Lead will lead the enterprise-wide strategy, planning, execution, and governance of the organization’s transition to quantum-resistant cryptographic technologies. This hybrid role is based in Rahway, NJ or West Point, PA (3 days/week in office) and requires 10% flexible work arrangements.

• Develop and maintain the enterprise PQC strategy, roadmap, and implementation plan.
• Lead a multi‑year enterprise cryptographic modernization initiative.
• Define program objectives, milestones, KPIs, risk metrics, and success criteria.
• Provide executive‑level updates on organizational readiness, risks, and remediation progress.
• Align PQC initiatives with enterprise security, cloud, application modernization, and infrastructure strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum five years experience managing cross‑functional initiatives involving multiple business and technical stakeholders.
• Strong working knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), encryption, key management, cryptographic protocols and standards.
• Previous experience with cryptographic discovery and inventory initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of NIST standards and how they apply to PQC.
• Proven ability to lead large‑scale programs across many business units.

• Application Modernization
• Asset Management
• Benefits Management
• Encryption
• Management System Development
• NIST Standards
• Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
• Product Management
• Product Roadmap
• Public Key Infrastructure
• Quantum Computing
• Quantum Cryptography
• Quantum Mechanics
• Quantum Physics
• Requirements Management
• Road mapping
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Strategic Planning
• System Designs

• None listed.

Salary range: $ – $. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.