Internal Communications Manager, Viasat Government

Viasat; Carlsbad, Washington (CA, District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 121 000 - 192 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Viasat is seeking an onsite Internal Communications Manager to support the Government segment in Carlsbad, CA or Washington D.C. You will join a larger Corporate Communications team that informs 7,000+ employees, aligning messaging with business strategy and branding.

You will partner with VGov leadership to translate complex defense and government information into clear, engaging communications, driving employee engagement and organizational alignment across a global workforce.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of internal communications and change management experience, preferably in government, defense or regulated sectors.
• Subject matter expert capable of managing programs of significant scope with independence.
• Thinker and advisor with executive presence to guide senior leadership.
• Strategic thinker translating complex goals into clear employee communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for global audiences with precise tone and compliance.

Responsabilités

• Develop deep understanding of VGov products, priorities, customers, and objectives to support business outcomes.
• Lead and execute internal communications strategies tailored to Viasat Government.
• Support change management, organizational alignment, and business growth initiatives.
• Translate complex government/defense information into clear messages for employees.
• Serve as trusted advisor to VGov leadership on messaging and engagement.
• Identify gaps and implement proactive improvements to keep employees informed.
• Ensure internal messaging aligns with external government relations and branding guidelines.
• Influence stakeholders across Corporate Communications, Marketing, and leadership.
• Build relationships across VGov units to foster transparency and collaboration.
• Track messaging effectiveness using feedback and business insights.

Connaissances

Executive presence

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic storytelling

Change management

Internal communications

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field

Description du poste

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 are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an onsite Internal Communications Manager to support our Viasat Government Segment in Carlsbad, CA or Washington D.C.

You’ll be part of a larger Internal Communications team within Corporate Communications that focuses on educating, engaging, and informing 7,000+ Viasat employees. Internal communications connects our people to our business strategy, reinforces culture, and builds employee advocacy.

In this role, you will act as the dedicated internal communications lead for Viasat Government (VGov), supporting a global business segment of approximately 2,000 employees. You will partner directly with VGov leadership to align internal messaging with business strategies, ensure operational clarity, and foster employee engagement across the government segment.

The day-to-day

• Develop a deep understanding of VGov products, priorities, customers, markets, and strategic objectives to ensure communications support business outcomes.
• Lead and execute comprehensive internal communications strategies tailored to the unique business goals, culture, and employee base of Viasat Government (~2,000 employees).
• Support change management, organizational alignment, and business growth initiatives within the VGov organization.
• Translate complex defense, government technology, and operational information into clear, engaging messages for employees.
• Serve as a trusted communications advisor to VGov leadership, providing counsel on organizational messaging, employee engagement, business transformation initiatives and executive communications
• Identify internal communication gaps within the segment and implement proactive solutions to keep employees informed and aligned.
• Ensure VGov internal messaging maintains strict consistency with external government relations, PR, and enterprise branding guidelines.
• Influence and align stakeholders across Corporate Communications, Marketing, business and other leadership to ensure consistent and effective employee communications
• Build strong relationships across VGov business units to foster transparency, trust, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Track communications effectiveness measures, using employee feedback, engagement data and business insights to continuously improve messaging and channel effectiveness.
• Manage effective communication channels and platforms to ensure timely access to information.

What you’ll need

• 10+ years of internal communications and change management experience, preferably supporting government, defense, or highly regulated business sectors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability as a subject matter expert to manage programs of significant scope, anticipate future organizational needs, and operate with a high degree of independence.
• “Thought partner” mindset and strong executive presence, with the ability to think critically and exercise sound judgment to advise senior leadership.
• Strategic mindset with a proven track record of taking complex strategic goals and translating them into clear employee communication strategies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to tone, detail, and compliance considerations and demonstrated experience developing a wide variety of compelling content for large audiences in a global corporate setting.
• Robust project management capabilities with the ability to manage changing deadlines and fast-moving priorities within a major business unit.
• Passion for engaging a diverse employee population and enhancing the employee experience.
• US citizenship is required for this position
• Travel up to 10%

What will help you on the job

• Familiarity or comfort working within government, defense, or technology-focused environments.
• Strong work ethic—creative, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently.
• Entrepreneurial approach with high comfort managing ambiguity in a dynamic business segment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and guide leaders across various operational units on a global scale.

Salary range

$121,000.00 - $191,500.00 / 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 $150,500.00- $225,500.00/ 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.