Mission Sustainment Program Lead – Satellite Ground Systems

Viasat; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a Sustainment Program Manager to lead mission sustainment efforts for satellite ground systems. You will oversee customer engagement, financial management, risk management, and subcontractor oversight to ensure mission continuity across a distributed enterprise.

Key responsibilities include leading multi-year sustainment programs, coordinating with government and commercial partners, and representing Viasat in high-level meetings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical Program Management experience.
• Experience leading global sustainment or lifecycle support programs.
• Ability to influence collaborators and drive decisions without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-year sustainment programs for operational satellite ground stations and mission systems.
• Interface between customers, prime contractors, and end users to align sustainment activities.
• Manage program cost, schedule, technical performance, and reporting.
• Engage with DoD/government program offices and commercial partners to ensure compliance and priorities.
• Represent Viasat in IPT meetings, PMRs, TIMs and customer briefings.
• Ensure operational readiness and mission continuity across distributed ground infrastructure.

Skills

Program management

Global coordination

Stakeholder communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor degree in business or technical field

Tools

PMP certification

Program management tools

Job description

Viasat is seeking a Sustainment Program Manager to lead mission sustainment efforts for satellite ground systems. You will oversee customer engagement, financial management, risk management, and subcontractor oversight to ensure mission continuity across a distributed enterprise.

Key responsibilities include leading multi-year sustainment programs, coordinating with government and commercial partners, and representing Viasat in high-level meetings.