Chief of Staff, Government

Viasat, Inc.•Carlsbad, CA

22h•$171,000 - $269,500•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role serves as a strategic and operational force multiplier to the Viasat Government Segment President. Operating at the intersection of strategy, operations, and execution, the Chief of Staff is responsible for translating leadership priorities into measurable outcomes across the Government business. The successful candidate will drive operational rigor, business cadence, ERP enabled decision support, and performance management across a highly regulated defense and government contracting environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university required
12+ years of relevant experience with progressively increasing leadership and operational responsibility
Demonstrated success operating in matrixed, highly regulated defense, aerospace, or government contracting environments
Strong understanding of defense contracting constructs, including cost plus and fixed price programs and execution risk management
Hands on experience using ERP systems to support operational, financial, or programmatic decision making
Experience establishing and managing KPIs, OKRs, and structured operating rhythms
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to synthesize large volumes of data into clear executive recommendations
Highly organized, detail oriented, data driven, and execution focused
Excellent time management and prioritization skills
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with executive level presence
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong interpersonal and management by influence skills
Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across functional organizations and time zones
Experience working with senior management and large (1000+ person) organizations

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance; active clearance strongly preferred
Experience operating in classified or cleared program environments
Familiarity with DCSA, and government customer operational expectations
Demonstrated trajectory toward enterprise level operational leadership roles

Responsibilities

Acting as the operational extension of the Government Segment President, ensuring strategic priorities translate into executable plans with clear ownership, timelines, and success metrics
Driving cross functional alignment and execution across Business Areas, Programs, Finance, Engineering, Operations, Security, IT, and HR
Providing decision support through data gathering, analysis, and synthesis of complex operational, and programmatic inputs
Establishing, maintaining, and evolving segment level KPIs and OKRs to ensure consistent performance management and transparency into business health
Tracking of segment and business/functional level KPIs/OKRs.
Leading preparation and facilitation of operating reviews, performance deep dives, and executive business reviews
Leading the Operational and Strategic planning process for Viasat Government segment—with support from business and central functions.
Serving as a participant and power user of enterprise ERP systems to support forecasting, cost control, revenue recognition, and program performance tracking
Partnering cross functionally to improve data integrity, automation, and system enabled decision making across the segment
Operating effectively within DCSA regulated environments, including facility clearance, personnel security, and classified program execution considerations
Supporting compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, export controls, and government customer requirements in partnership with Legal, Security, and Compliance teams
Anticipating, identifying, and resolving execution risks, operational bottlenecks, and cross functional dependencies
Ensuring Group level issues are addressed efficiently and judiciously while tracking progress through resolution
Orchestrating and facilitating executive meetings, off sites, and all hands sessions, including agenda development, logistics, and follow through
Preparing executive level PowerPoint briefings, dashboards, and written communications for internal and external stakeholders
Managing Segment President site visits to maximize impact, visibility, and employee engagement
Working with the Segment President and executive assistant to prioritize external engagements and leadership commitments
Collaborating with Chiefs of Staff across the Viasat team to ensure alignment and consistency across enterprise initiatives
Carrying out additional projects and initiatives as assigned by the Government Segment President