Strategy Lead

Viasat, Inc. • Carlsbad, CA

10h • Remote

About The Position

We're excited to announce a dynamic opportunity for a talented Strategy Lead to join our growing team in a fully remote capacity. While this role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere within the United States, candidates must reside on the West Coast and align with the Pacific time zone. Please note that occasional travel may be required to support key initiatives and team collaborations. As the Strategy Lead, you will serve as a high-impact internal advisor, reporting directly to the VP of Corporate Strategy within our Chief Enterprise & Strategy Office. This is a hands-on leadership role designed for a professional who pairs elite management consulting rigor with the humility to build a spreadsheet from scratch. You will analyze markets, competitors, and emerging trends to help Viasat’s leaders decide "where to play and how to win." While you will initially operate as a key individual contributor within a lean team, this role is intended as a succession path for a leadership role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree from a top-tier institution is highly preferred. Applicants with an engineering background who have since obtained meaningful business experience are very welcome.
• 3+ years of professional experience, ideally significant time at a top-tier management consulting firm (e.g., McKinsey, Bain, BCG).
• A proven track record of data-driven problem solving, rigorous analysis, and the ability to remain unflappable in high-pressure environments.
• Expert-level proficiency in data analysis and financial modeling; a willingness to "build the spreadsheets" yourself.
• Deep understanding of strategy frameworks (market entry, competitive positioning, and growth acceleration).
• Exceptional polish and the ability to influence senior leadership through data and "street smarts."
• 15-25% Travel is required- dependent upon business needs.

Nice To Haves

• We are looking for a specific archetype: high-performing and highly skilled, yet humble, open, and flexible.
• We would love to talk to Veterans who bring leadership experience and a mission-first mindset.
• Experience in aerospace, satellite communications, telecommunications , or other high-tech sectors.
• Successful candidates will be willing to invest the time to quickly come up to speed on various markets, including technical elements which are critical to competitive dynamics.
• The ability to be provocative yet helpful, pushing the business forward while maintaining strong internal partnerships.
• A "get it done" attitude with the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving global organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal business leaders to analyze market shifts and competitor movements, providing provocative insights on how to reposition the business for success.
• Work through large datasets to identify trends and accelerate the decision-making process for senior executives.
• Take complex information known by various stakeholders and structure it back to them in a way that is clear, compelling, and actionable.
• Get your hands dirty in the details, from building complex financial models to developing high-stakes presentations.
• Use "organizational street smarts" and exceptional client skills to engage with senior leaders in an open, helpful, and collaborative manner.
• Mentor and eventually lead a team of junior strategists with specialized skillsets to support Viasat’s diverse business units.

Benefits

• range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered
• comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior