Senior Government Programs Lead — Secure SATCOM & Multidomain

Viasat; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is hiring a Senior Program Manager for its Government Services & Solutions area. The role leads complex internal development programs delivering secure, multidomain connectivity for government and military missions worldwide.

Responsibilities include guiding software‑defined networking, SATCOM, terminals, antennas, and network infrastructure, while aligning with cost, schedule, and risk objectives in a matrixed environment. A DoD clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical or business discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 10+ years of multifaceted Program or Project Management experience, including responsibility for cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk management.
• Strong experience leading large internal development programs, including software development, satellite networking, hub designs, satellite terminal and antennas, or systemsofsystems efforts.
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate within a highly matrixed organization.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence, negotiate, and drive outcomes without direct authority.
• Ability to present technical and programmatic information at an abstracted level to senior leadership.
• 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 endtoend program execution, managing cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk across multiple internal development efforts.
• Lead and coordinate crossfunctional 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 executivelevel 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/Project Management

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Agile/Hybrid methodologies

Communication

Stakeholder management

DoD Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or business

Job description

Viasat is hiring a Senior Program Manager for its Government Services & Solutions area. The role leads complex internal development programs delivering secure, multidomain connectivity for government and military missions worldwide.

Responsibilities include guiding software‑defined networking, SATCOM, terminals, antennas, and network infrastructure, while aligning with cost, schedule, and risk objectives in a matrixed environment. A DoD clearance is required.