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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.
Viasat combines experienced leadership, advanced technology, operational agility, and a strong culture of innovation to address the world’s most complex communications challenges. Through bold and differentiated business models, we leverage commercial technologies to rapidly deliver transformative Warfighter operational capabilities and continuously evolve those solutions to maintain advantage against emerging adversary threats.
We employ a customer‑centric approach to address complex challenges through innovative, scalable solutions delivered on accelerated timelines. Viasat’s Government Space and Mission Systems business area supports a diverse portfolio that includes RF and optical communications, advanced sensing payloads, and fully integrated space missions.
As a Program Manager, you will lead multiple, concurrent initiatives to develop and deliver state-of-the-art satellite communication solutions for space vehicles at all orbit regimes. The ideal candidate will build and maintain strong customer relationships, lead complex development efforts, ensure successful program execution through disciplined cost, schedule, and risk management, drive proposal activities, and champion continuous improvement.
The Program Manager will lead a highly capable, cross‑functional team responsible for the development and delivery of advanced satellite communications solutions. In this role, you will:
A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive professional experience in program management or project management execution roles for complex technical development programs.
Demonstrated experience in cost, schedule, and performance management using EVM, variance analysis, risk management, and program dashboards.
Experience with U.S. Government contracting and execution of development programs.
Experience managing supplier relationships throughout the subcontract management lifecycle, including Statement of Work (SOW) development, performance tracking, and risk/issue escalation.
Demonstrated ability to build and lead cross functional teams.
Proven ability to work independently to define and resolve complex problems, anticipate future program needs, and establish meaningful metrics to measure success.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical discipline.
U.S. citizenship is required ability to maintain an active United States Top Secret/SCI Clearance.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%.
Active U.S. Government security clearance, with SSBI/SCI eligibility.
Program Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
Master’s degree in relevant engineering, science, or business discipline.
Experience supporting competitive and/or sole-source U.S. Government proposals.
Understanding of systems engineering, integration, production, or sustainment for defense systems.
Experience supporting fully integrated space mission development programs, including space vehicle, ground segment, and operations.
Experience supporting payload and/or electronics development for space systems.
Experience performing first‑order, system‑level analyses to inform technical and programmatic decisions.
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 careers@viasat.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here.
A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive professional experience in program management or project management execution roles for complex technical development programs.
Demonstrated experience in cost, schedule, and performance management using EVM, variance analysis, risk management, and program dashboards.
Experience with U.S. Government contracting and execution of development programs.
Experience managing supplier relationships throughout the subcontract management lifecycle, including Statement of Work (SOW) development, performance tracking, and risk/issue escalation.
Demonstrated ability to build and lead cross functional teams.
Proven ability to work independently to define and resolve complex problems, anticipate future program needs, and establish meaningful metrics to measure success.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical discipline.
U.S. citizenship is required ability to maintain an active United States Top Secret/SCI Clearance.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%.