VP, Space and Mission Systems

Company: Viasat
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 31, 2025

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

The Vice President of Space and Mission Systems is the business leader in charge of all aspects of management and operation for the Space and Mission Systems business area.

The vision of the Space and Mission Systems division is to enable and enhance evolving National Security Space Architectures through resilient communications, space situational awareness, advanced space networking, and multi-function systems. It also aims to invest in differentiated space products and applications to create new service offerings and drive dual-use business cases with our commercial and defense technology.

The candidate will identify unique defense customers and critical government mission requirements and programs that Space and Mission Systems can provide services and cutting-edge technologies for, bringing about innovative solutions addressing emerging capability gaps, responding to warfighter needs, and evolving national security priorities.The candidate will develop strategies that solidify relationships with a portfolio of executive-level partners, co-developers, and customers, ensuring we are appropriately positioned to secure government contracts and Congressional funding that delivers Viasat's differentiated technologies and services to the warfighter.

Viasat's Space and Mission Systems division comprises a diverse, highly matrixed, and geographically dispersed workforce. The role delivers positioning strategy and execution oversight that aligns with segment strategic goals. The planning effort involves multiple business units generating significant revenue, with projections for substantial growth over the next five years.

The role requires a track record of effective teamwork, demonstrated successful collaboration across a matrixed organization, and a unique blend of process and strategic capability with business and technical acumen in the government and commercial space sector, as well as productive, positive relationships with customers and partners that will allow them to hit the ground running as they assume leadership of this business. The ideal candidate combines intelligence, experience, confidence, humility, and superior communication skills with a strong work ethic to build the group's solid foundation.
The day-to-day

• Lead Space and Mission Systems business area in support of the strategic and operational plans that deliver on customer missions and drive substantial and incremental value for the business and the segment.
• Identify, pursue, and lead the capture and proposal process in support of Space and Mission Systems.
• Lead multiple business units and capture management teams ultimately committed to driving growth in the business and sustaining a culture of excellence.
• Studies and synthesizes data that defines market opportunity and competition.
• Coordinates and leads engagements and strategic alignment with key customers, agencies and branch of services.
  What you'll need
  
  
  • The role demands a deep understanding of the space, satellite, and communications industry, familiarity with US Government requirements (including those of the US Space Force), awareness of current technology trends and their implications (such as V-Band, FSO, proliferated LEO, and Micro-GEO strategies), strong business acumen, and experience in profit and loss management.
  • Demonstrated accountability for organization effectiveness in a complex, matrixed-managed, high technology organization in public or private sector.
  • 10+ years of leadership experience in a technology business is required, including 5+ years of leadership experience driving and influencing organizational strategy.
  • Expert level experience two or more of these competency areas: strategic planning, marketing, technology, process improvement, product management, project management organization, application development, technology operations, or engineering.
  • A Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study.
  • Ability to travel.
  • US Citizenship.
  • Active US TS/SCI security clearance.
    What will help you on the job
    
    
    • A Master's Degree is preferred.
    • Visionary with a drive to deliver.
    • Highly analytical and strategic with a creative and hands-on leadership style.
    • Demonstrable experience of positioning organization as the preferred (vs required) partner in a competitive market.
    • Experience in both transactional and enterprise go-to-market models.
    • Clear, effective communication skills and experience in a collaborative, transparent, and hands-on environment.
    • High emotional intelligence and intellectual curiosity.
    • Inspires coalition building and idea generation across the organization.
      Salary range
      
      $282,500.00 - $402,500.00 / 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 $342,000.00- $463,000.00/ 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 .

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