Associate Director - Post Quantum Cryptography

Job Description

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 role is responsible for establishing and driving a multi-year cryptographic modernization program that identifies, inventories, assesses, and remediates cryptographic systems vulnerable to quantum computing threats.

This is a hybrid role based in Rahway NJ or West Point, PA (3 days/ week in office).

• Develop and maintain the enterprise Post-Quantum Cryptography (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 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

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The salary range for this role is $ - $

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.

• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

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Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: 10%

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

Shift: 1st - Day

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): N/A

Job Posting End Date: 07/28/2026

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Requisition :R407410