Key Facts

Remote From:

Canada, California (USA), North Dakota (USA), Oregon (USA), Rhode Island (USA), Vermont (USA), United States

Full time

124 - 215K yearly

English

Hard Skills

Contract Management Aerospace Engineering Business Communication Satellite Communications Operations Architecture Customer Relationship Management Stakeholder Communications Cross-Functional Collaboration Project Coordination Business Partnering Business Development Product Requirements Documents Business Communication Online Communication Presentation Training

Other Skills

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Program Management
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Program Management
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Non-Verbal Communication
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Leadership
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Teamwork
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Personal Integrity

Roles & Responsibilities

5+ years of multifaceted Program Management experience supporting Government organizations
Aerospace engineering background with aircraft certification experience; Bachelor's degree in a technical field (or equivalent)
US Citizenship required with active DoD Secret clearance (or ability to obtain) and willingness to travel up to 50%
Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management with ability to present technical/programmatic details to customers and manage programmatic gate processes

Requirements:

Lead and manage programs from conception through completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and serving as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Collaborate with Business Development and customers to define system requirements, and work with Engineering and Operations to deliver practical solutions
Manage government contracts and customer relationships, delivering best-in-class service throughout the program life-cycle while supporting business-area growth
Coordinate with Business Area leadership and internal teams to meet contractual requirements and deliver high-quality satellite communications system equipment for government customers

Viasat

Telecommunication Services

About Viasat

Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone, and everything can be connected. For more than 30 years, Viasat innovations have helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries around the world communicate — bringing connectivity when, where, and how it’s needed most. Viasat focuses on the connections that matter as we deliver bold results for our customers, partners, and shareholders worldwide. We provide internet to communities and families in places around the world where cable or fiber isn’t available so they can learn, laugh, and live just like everyone else. We deliver secure, resilient connectivity services and solutions to our military and allies that give them the information dominance they need to bring warfighters home safely. We ensure people on-the-go have access to the same quality of internet in the air or at sea as they have at home. And we give businesses of all sizes the freedom to keep their people, places, and things secure and connected — wherever opportunity takes them.

Company type: XLarge

Industry: Telecommunication Services

Founded: 2018

Company size: 5001 - 10000

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Job description

About us:

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do:

You're responsible for the successful execution of programs from conception through completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and serve as the point of contact for stakeholders and internal cross-functional teams, driving teamwork and delivering outstanding results. You will work closely with Business Area leadership in managing customer contracts in an organization chartered to deliver high-quality, ground breaking satellite communications system equipment for government customers.

The day-to-day:

Your customer management expertise and passion will be integral to help us craft new networks and service existing programs. You will work closely with our Business Development team and directly with our customers to define system requirements, and will work with our engineering and operations teams to find and deliver practical solutions meeting these requirements. You will be the point of contact for key programmatic communications with our customers and provide best-of-class service and support throughout the entire program life-cycle while participating in business area growth.

What you'll need:

5+ years' multifaceted Program Management experience supporting Government organizations
Solid track record to work in high pressure situations while maintaining integrity
Ability to present technical and programmatic details at an abstracted level in a customer-facing language
Shown experience leading and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams including, but not limited to, Business Development, Engineering, Contracts, Finance, and Operations both internally and externally
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Programmatic gate process experience
Aerospace engineering subject area with aircraft certification experience
Solid track record with driving contractual requirements to deliver on-time
Bachelor's Degree in a technical subject area or equivalent experience
US Government position. US Citizenship Required
Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to acquire when administratively feasible
Ability to travel up to 50% both CONUS and OCONUS

What will help you on the job:

Masters degree in a technical OR business subject area
Active DoD Top Secret clearance

Salary range: $124,000.00 - $195,500.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $143,000.00- $215,000.00/ annually : At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits. EEO statement:

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.