Internal Communications Manager, Viasat Government

Viasat, Inc.•Carlsbad, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Viasat is hiring an onsite Internal Communications Manager to support its Viasat Government (VGov) segment, with the role based in Carlsbad, California, or Washington, D.C. The position is part of the Corporate Communications Internal Communications team, which educates, engages, and informs Viasat’s more than 7,000 employees. The manager will serve as the dedicated internal communications lead for VGov, a global business segment of approximately 2,000 employees, partnering with its leadership to align messaging with business strategy, clarify operations, and foster employee engagement. The role develops and executes communications strategies tailored to VGov’s goals, culture, and employee base. It supports change management, organizational alignment, and business growth; translates complex defense, government technology, and operational topics into clear employee communications; advises VGov leadership; identifies communication gaps; and aligns internal messaging with external government relations, public relations, and enterprise branding. The manager also works with stakeholders across Corporate Communications, Marketing, the business, and leadership; builds relationships across VGov business units; measures communication effectiveness; and manages communication channels and platforms.

Requirements

10 or more years of internal communications and change management experience, preferably supporting government, defense, or highly regulated business sectors.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated subject matter expertise managing programs of significant scope, anticipating future organizational needs, and operating independently.
Thought-partner mindset and strong executive presence, with critical thinking and sound judgment to advise senior leadership.
Strategic mindset and a proven ability to translate complex strategic goals into clear employee communication strategies.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, meticulous attention to tone, detail, and compliance, and experience developing varied content for large audiences in a global corporate setting.
Strong project management capabilities and ability to manage changing deadlines and fast-moving priorities within a major business unit.
Passion for engaging a diverse employee population and enhancing the employee experience.
U.S. citizenship.
Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity or comfort working in government, defense, or technology-focused environments.
Strong work ethic; creative, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
Entrepreneurial approach and comfort managing ambiguity in a dynamic business segment.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence and guide leaders across global operational units.

Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of VGov products, priorities, customers, markets, and strategic objectives so communications support business outcomes.
Lead and execute comprehensive internal communications strategies tailored to VGov’s business goals, culture, and employee base.
Support change management, organizational alignment, and business growth initiatives within VGov.
Translate complex defense, government technology, and operational information into clear, engaging employee messages.
Advise VGov leadership on organizational messaging, employee engagement, business transformation initiatives, and executive communications.
Identify internal communication gaps and implement proactive solutions to keep employees informed and aligned.
Ensure VGov internal messaging is consistent with external government relations, public relations, and enterprise branding guidelines.
Influence and align stakeholders across Corporate Communications, Marketing, the business, and leadership to ensure consistent and effective employee communications.
Build relationships across VGov business units to foster transparency, trust, and cross-functional collaboration.
Track communication effectiveness using employee feedback, engagement data, and business insights, and improve messaging and channel effectiveness.
Manage communication channels and platforms to ensure timely access to information.