Senior Development Program Manager - Government & SATCOM

Viasat; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a Senior Program Manager for its Government Services & Solutions business area to lead end-to-end internal development programs delivering secure, multi-domain connectivity for government and military missions.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Cyber & Information Security, and Finance, managing cost, schedule, risk, and technical performance while ensuring compliance with security requirements and DoD considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher; equivalent relevant experience.
• 10+ years of multifaceted Program or Project Management experience, including cost, schedule, technical performance and risk management.
• Strong experience leading large internal development programs, including software development, satellite networking, hub designs, satellite terminals and antennas, or systems-of-systems efforts.
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate within a highly matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated hybrid Agile and predictive project execution methodologies and reporting.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• U.S. Government position requiring U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for end-to-end program execution, managing cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk across multiple internal development efforts.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Cyber & Information Security, and Finance.
• Influence teams and stakeholders who do not directly report to you, driving alignment and accountability in a matrixed environment.
• Plan, track, and report program performance using metrics, milestone tracking, and executive-level status reporting.
• Manage program risks and opportunities, proactively identifying issues and driving resolution to meet program commitments.
• Ensure programs meet internal development objectives while supporting required certifications, security requirements, and compliance obligations.
• Adhere to Viasat’s development process (VGate).

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Viasat is seeking a Senior Program Manager for its Government Services & Solutions business area to lead end-to-end internal development programs delivering secure, multi-domain connectivity for government and military missions.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Cyber & Information Security, and Finance, managing cost, schedule, risk, and technical performance while ensuring compliance with security requirements and DoD considerations.