VP People Operations & Systems, Viasat Government

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

We're thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to join our Viasat Government People & Culture (P&C) team as a Vice President, People Operations & Systems. This hybrid role offers the best of both worlds : meaningful collaboration in our Carlsbad office and the flexibility of remote work.

The Vice President, People Operations & Systems is a strategic executive responsible for designing and delivering integrated people services, systems, and programs that enable organizational performance and operational excellence. This role leads enterprise-wide functions including compensation, people and culture technologies, employee relations, and people operations, ensuring alignment with the company's mission, values, and business objectives.

As a key member of the People & Culture leadership team, the VP People Operations & Systems partners with senior leaders across the business to shape the employee experience, optimize people systems and services, and drive a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. This role is instrumental in building scalable infrastructure and data-driven solutions to support a high-performing, secure, and inclusive workforce in a complex, regulated defense technology environment. If you are ready to lead with purpose and partner at the highest levels of impact, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

The day-to-day

Strategic People Systems & Services

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for people systems and programs that supports business growth, compliance, and workforce effectiveness.
• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of HRIS, and compensation systems to ensure seamless integration, scalability, and data integrity.
• Ensure all people services are delivered with operational excellence, user-centric design, and continuous improvement.

Compensation Leadership

People Technology and Data Strategy

Employee Relations and Culture Enablement

Cross Functional Collaboration

Team Leadership and Capability Building

What you'll need

What will help you on the job

Salary range

$234,000.00 - $333,500.00 / 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 $283,500.00- $383,500.00 / 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 .