Senior Government Programs Manager - SATCOM & Defense

Viasat

Carlsbad, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 260,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Viasat seeks 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 missions worldwide.

You will coordinate software-defined networking, SATCOM, terminals, antennas, network infrastructure, and managed connectivity services, aligning execution with mission and customer requirements while navigating a matrixed organization and maintaining cost, schedule, and risk

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 systems‑of‑systems 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 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)