Executive Assistant, Strategic Initiatives Team

Viasat, Inc. • Carlsbad, CA

12h • $75,000 - $118,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an onsite Executive Assistant to join our dynamic Strategic Partnerships team in Carlsbad, CA!
We are looking for a motivated professional eager to dive into the heart of Viasat’s finance and business strategy within our Strategic Partnerships team. While your initial focus will be providing essential administrative support to senior leaders—managing complex scheduling, high-level presentations, and travel logistics—this role is designed as a launchpad for growth. As you help our team build a global ecosystem of satellite collaborations, you will have the opportunity to move beyond core administrative tasks and take ownership of broader departmental initiatives. This is an ideal position for someone who wants to contribute to company-wide growth strategies today while actively carving out a path toward increased responsibility and leadership within the team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced corporate environment. You understand the nuances of high-level logistics and the importance of seamless execution.
• Proven track record in Project Management and organization. You don’t just track tasks; you build systems that keep the entire team on schedule.
• Ability to look beyond the immediate request. You analyze data, evaluate identifiable factors, and provide thoughtful recommendations rather than just waiting for instructions.
• A desire to understand the satellite industry and how strategic partnerships drive global connectivity.
• The ability to read the room, manage sensitive information with total discretion, and build bridges across Engineering and Regulatory departments.
• A persistent spirit that enjoys solving "well-defined problems" and isn't afraid to take on more responsibility as trust is earned.

Nice To Haves

• Academic Foundation: A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field will provide the essential framework you need to grasp our strategic initiatives and financial data quickly.
• Adaptive Mindset: Your ability to stay comfortable in a dynamic environment where priorities shift rapidly will be key. You don't just manage change; you see ambiguity as an opportunity to create order and add unique value to the team.
• Intellectual Curiosity: You are genuinely excited to learn the "how and why" behind Viasat’s global strategy. This drive to understand the "big picture" makes you a proactive collaborator who looks for new ways to help the team win.
• Executive Presence: You carry yourself with the professionalism and poise required to interface with C-suite leaders and external global partners. Your discretion and maturity allow you to serve as a high-level, trusted representative of the SVP.
• Strategic Ownership: A natural inclination to move beyond administrative tasks and take ownership of projects will help you transition from a support role into a key contributor within the Strategic Partnerships ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Executive Synergy: Serve as a high-level liaison between the SVP and the Strategic Partnerships team to ensure global initiatives remain synchronized and moving at pace.
• Global Logistics Command: Own the SVP’s complex calendar and international travel blueprints. You will anticipate needs, navigate shifting time zones, and ensure the SVP is positioned for success at every global engagement.
• Strategic Visualization: Transform complex financial and "ecosystem" data into compelling narratives using Excel and PowerPoint, creating the visual blueprints used in high-stakes executive staff and external partner meetings.
• Operational Intelligence: Become an expert on Viasat’s internal architecture—mastering policies and procedures to navigate the company with speed and precision.
• Project Orchestration: Act as a project steward, managing the flow of mission-critical growth initiatives and ensuring stakeholders across the company meet their milestones.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Tackle challenges of diverse scope by evaluating data and identifiable factors, exercising sharp judgment to recommend methods and solutions.
• High-Stakes Communication: Manage sensitive financial and strategic data with total discretion while representing Viasat to external satellite partners and senior leadership.
• Autonomous Leadership: Work with a high degree of independence to solve well-defined problems, presenting results against key metrics and helping to mentor junior staff as you grow into your own leadership presence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees