Program Manager - Space and Mission Systems

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

Are you looking for a great opportunity working with innovative communication and networking technologies? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a difference?

If so, come join our Space and Mission Systems (SMS) business area as a Program Manager and be integral to supporting new and existing space and communication programs.

We are developing technology and products that are a magnitude better than our competition. The company has been honored for its record of performance by national magazines such as INC, Forbes, and Fortune Small Business.

As a Programs Manager, you will be a member of a highly capable team developing new technologies supporting next level communication / sensing payloads and space missions in the SMS business area.

SMS is a growing business area within the Government Segment. Program Managers are required to solve multiple program and technical challenges as well as operate effectively through ambiguity.

Core accountabilities include managing scope, cost and schedule performance on complex development programs; embracing continuous process improvement;

leading proposal opportunities; and leading emerging special programs.

The successful candidate will be able to develop customer relationships, guide engineering teams through complex developments, ensure customer requirements are satisfied and perform within cost and schedule constraints.

The day-to-day

In this role you will work on sophisticated space programs and be responsible for the program execution through leadership, planning, scheduling, financial reporting, budgeting, and managing contract deliverables.

You will identify and mitigate risks and collaborate with program customers (internal and external). You will use your leadership, problem-solving, performance analysis and metrics experience to make trade decisions, apply formal program management techniques (i.

e., EVMS) to achieve program and business area goals which are key for your success.

What you'll need

• 10+ years of professional experience in Program Management or Program Direction
• Proven experience with program planning; monitoring and control; financial accounting; contracts; risk management; and earned value
• Strong communication skills - both verbal and written
• Experience with leading and writing proposals, including proposal preparation, estimating, review of the technical response to bids, presentation materials, and reports
• Experience leading programs in the development of space systems, spacecraft, components, and / or complex electromechanical systems, including RF and Optical Communications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• US Government position. US Citizenship required
• Active DoD TS / SCI Clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible
• Up to 25% domestic travel

What will help you on the job

Active TS / SCI with SSBI clearance

Experience with government programs and products including government contract requirements, flow downs, and FARS / DFARS

Experience with leading payload and / or electronics development for space applications

Experience leading one or mor Space Vehicle missions

Master's degree in Engineering

Ability to perform first-order systems level analysis

Salary range

$156,700.00 - $231,000.00 / 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 $194,700.00- $272,700.00 / 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.

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