ViaSat

Program Manager - GSS Government Aviation

ViaSat$119K — $188K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years' program management experience in government sector
  • Proven ability to maintain integrity under pressure
  • Ownership of program execution and outcomes
  • Capability to communicate technical details to non-technical audiences
  • Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Familiarity with program gate processes
  • Background in aerospace engineering with aircraft certification
  • Track record of meeting contractual deadlines
  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or equivalent experiences
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% within the U.S. and internationally

Responsibilities

  • Execute programs from conception to completion aligning with strategic goals
  • Act as primary contact for stakeholders and internal teams
  • Manage customer contracts in satellite communications for government clients
  • Collaborate with Business Development to define system requirements
  • Work with engineering and operations to implement customer solutions
  • Provide exceptional customer service and program lifecycle support
  • Encourage business area growth through strategic customer interactions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and financial benefits
  • Stock incentives and cash bonuses based on performance
  • Focus on holistic health and wellness
  • Travel flexibility for both CONUS and OCONUS
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
Full Job Description
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

  • 8+ years' multifaceted Program Management experience supporting Government organizations
  • Solid track record to work in high pressure situations while maintaining integrity
  • Own full responsibility and accountability of all programs you are executing
  • 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
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance
  • Ability to travel up to 25% both CONUS and OCONUS

What will help you on the job

  • 5+ years demonstrated experience with satellite communications systems
  • Active DoD TS Secret Clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible
  • Experience in delivering communications systems for aviation customers, including platform integration
  • Experience with Goverment Funding and Program Management/Acquisiton Lifecycle

Salary range

$119,000.00 - $188,500.00 / 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 $148,500.00- $222,500.00/ 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.

About ViaSat

ViaSat is a global communications company that provides satellite and wireless networking technology, services, and solutions. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California. ViaSat offers a range of products and services, including satellite broadband internet, in-flight Wi-Fi, and secure networking systems for government and military customers. The company has more than 6,200 employees and operates in over 50 countries. ViaSat is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol VSAT.
Learn more about ViaSat
Size
7,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$2 million
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+12.3%
Revenue
$2.2 billion
NASDAQ

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