U.S. Licensing Specialist

Viasat; Rhode Island; On-site; 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.

This role focuses on acquiring and managing regulatory authorizations for Viasat’s services in the United States, with an emphasis on adapting company positions to evolving regulatory environments. While a law degree is not required, the position involves GC elements, including monitoring legal environments, drafting license applications, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to

Qualifications

• 6–8 years in government and regulatory affairs, esp. telecom licensing (satellite space preferred).
• Excellent written and oral communication with leadership and government partners.
• Strong organization and detail orientation to manage multiple projects under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead complex licensing projects and track status for stakeholders.
• Internal Collaboration: Coordinate with global licensing, business, legal, and accounting teams.
• Application Drafting: Prepare narratives and materials for license submissions.
• Research & Analysis: Assess US licensing requirements and business implications.
• Portfolio Maintenance: Monitor licenses and compliance deadlines.
• Compliance & Monitoring: Track regulatory developments to inform strategy.
• Regulatory Advocacy: Prepare comments and materials for regulatory proceedings.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Licensing

Telecommunications

Stakeholder communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

About Us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What You'll Do

Viasat, Inc. seeks a U.S. Licensing Specialist to join its government affairs and regulatory team. This successful candidate will play a key role in acquiring and managing the regulatory authorizations that facilitate Viasat’s provision of innovative services in the United States.

While a law degree is not required, this role incorporates GC elements, including the monitoring of legal environments and the formulation of adaptable company positions to mitigate regulatory risk.

The day-to-day

• Project Management: Manage complex licensing projects and effectively track and communicate project status to internal and external stakeholders.
• Internal Collaboration: Work with Viasat’s global licensing team, as well as other business, technical, legal, and accounting teams, to acquire vital inputs for licensing materials and ensure they align with product roadmaps.
• Application Drafting: Work with internal and external stakeholders to draft application narratives, develop template application materials, and otherwise support the submission of license applications and related filings.
• Research & Analysis: Conduct research and prepare related analyses regarding U.S. licensing requirements and their implications for existing and planned business operations.
• Portfolio Maintenance: Track the status of existing licenses and pending applications, ensuring compliance deadlines and reporting requirements are met promptly.
• Compliance & Monitoring: Monitor significant developments in the legal and regulatory environment to help formulate adaptable company strategies.
• Regulatory Advocacy: Assist in crafting advocacy materials and drafting written comments for ongoing regulatory proceedings to communicate Viasat’s positions to regulators.

What You'll Need

• Experience: 6–8 years of experience in the field of government and regulatory affairs, specifically with telecommunications-related licensing matters (preferably in the satellite space)
• Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate fully, clearly, and concisely, both orally and in writing, with leadership and government partners.
• Organization: Excellent administrative skills with high attention to detail and the ability to run simultaneous projects under pressure.
• Adaptability: Ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced corporate environment.
• Teamwork: Ability to operate effectively as part of a team and consistently meet strict deadlines.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 20% as needed

What Will Help You On The Job

• Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent will assist in the legal analysis components of the role.
• Experience collaborating with external counsel or consultants to align external advocacy with company positions

Salary range

$89,000.00 - $141,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $111,000.00- $166,000.00/ annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on‑line application, please click here.