Director - Learning and Leadership Development

ViaSat • Carlsbad, CA

64d • $186,500 - $294,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We're thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to join our Viasat Government People & Culture (P&C) team as a Director, Learning and Leadership Developments. This hybrid role offers the best of both worlds: meaningful collaboration in our Carlsbad office and the flexibility of remote work. The Director, Learning & Development is a strategic leader responsible for building Viasat Government's (VGOV's) enterprise learning architecture and leadership development strategy. This role designs and delivers programs that build capability, accelerate performance, and prepare the workforce for future challenges and opportunities. Operating at the intersection of business transformation and employee growth, this leader ensures learning is embedded in the employee experience and aligned to mission-critical outcomes. The Director partners closely with business units, P&C BPs, and other P&C leaders to deliver scalable, inclusive, and high-impact learning solutions. They lead a team of learning professionals and manage platforms, vendors, and content portfolios to support VGOV's growth, agility, and leadership pipeline.

Requirements

• 10+ years in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or related P&C leadership roles
• Proven experience designing enterprise learning strategies and leadership programs
• Strong facilitation, instructional design, and vendor management capabilities
• Experience in defense, aerospace, or highly regulated industries preferred
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in HR, Education, or Organizational Psychology preferred

Nice To Haves

• Understanding and working knowledge of Strategic Learning Architecture
• Leadership Development & Coaching
• Instructional Design & Facilitation
• Business Acumen & Stakeholder Engagement
• Inclusive Learning & Cultural Intelligence

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a learning strategy that supports VGOV's business priorities and workforce capability needs
• Curate and deliver scalable learning programs across technical, functional, and leadership domains
• Partner with business units and P&C BPs to identify skill gaps and design targeted interventions
• Oversee learning platforms, content curation, vendor relationships, and instructional design
• Integrate learning into onboarding, performance management, and career development processes
• Measure learning impact through engagement, performance, and business metrics
• Design and deliver leadership development programs across all levels, from emerging leaders to executives
• Facilitate leadership assessments, coaching, and experiential learning opportunities
• Build succession ready leadership pipelines in partnership with Talent Management
• Embed inclusive leadership principles and culture-shaping content into development experiences
• Partner with Talent Management, Organizational Design, and P&C Business Partners to align learning with broader talent strategies
• Support change management and transformation initiatives through targeted capability building
• Serve as a strategic advisor on learning needs tied to organizational shifts and growth
• Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of enterprise learning programs
• Develop and/or approve content, methods, and materials for training staff
• Establish metrics and feedback loops to assess program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit offerings focused on holistic health and wellness
• Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees