U.S. Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Viasat; Carlsbad, Washington (CA, District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat, Inc. seeks a U.S. Licensing Specialist to join its government affairs and regulatory team in the United States.

This role focuses on acquiring and managing regulatory authorizations to enable Viasat’s services, incorporating GC elements such as monitoring legal environments and shaping adaptable positions to mitigate risk. The role involves managing licensing projects, drafting applications, conducting research on licensing requirements, and coordinating with internal and external

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in government and regulatory affairs, preferably with telecom licensing.
• Excellent written and oral communication with leadership and government partners.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple licensing projects under pressure.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience collaborating with external counsel or consultants to align advocacy with company positions.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: manage complex licensing projects and track status for stakeholders.
• Internal Collaboration: work with global licensing team and other departments to gather inputs for licensing materials.
• Application Drafting: draft narratives and templates for license applications and filings.
• Research & Analysis: analyze U.S. licensing requirements and implications for operations.
• Portfolio Maintenance: monitor existing licenses and pending applications, meeting deadlines.
• Compliance & Monitoring: track regulatory developments to inform strategy.
• Regulatory Advocacy: draft comments for regulatory proceedings to communicate positions.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Teamwork

Travel

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Viasat, Inc. seeks a U.S. Licensing Specialist to join its government affairs and regulatory team in the United States.

This role focuses on acquiring and managing regulatory authorizations to enable Viasat’s services, incorporating GC elements such as monitoring legal environments and shaping adaptable positions to mitigate risk. The role involves managing licensing projects, drafting applications, conducting research on licensing requirements, and coordinating with internal and external