[Hiring] Contingent Workforce Operations Specialist @Viasat, Inc.

Role Description

We're excited to announce a dynamic opportunity for a talented Contingent Workforce Operations Specialist to join our growing team! To ensure strong real-time collaboration with our distributed team, we are looking for candidates actively based in or aligned with the US Eastern (EST) time zone.

The Contingent Workforce Operations Specialist is responsible for providing operational and administrative support for the contingent workforce program. This role serves as a key resource for day-to-day workforce operations, vendor management activities, systems support, and process execution. The position provides backup support for contingent workforce technology platforms (VMS), lifecycle administration, and vendor management functions while ensuring a positive experience for hiring managers, suppliers, and contingent resources.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in:

• Process management
• Recruiting
• Staffing
• Human resources
• Contingent workforce procurement
• Workforce administration
• Employment-related operations

Who possess strong organizational skills and a passion for delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in contingent workforce operations, procurement, staffing, supplier management, human resources, workforce administration, or a related field.
• Experience supporting procurement, sourcing, supplier management, vendor management, or contingent workforce programs.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement operational enhancements.
• Experience working with an ERP, VMS, or HCM system.
• Experience using ticketing, case management, or service request systems, with a preference for ServiceNow and Jira.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, formulas, pivot tables, and data management.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

Requirements

• Experience supporting a contingent workforce, MSP, VMS, staffing, or vendor management program.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning through professional development, certifications, training, or industry engagement.
• Experience using workforce analytics and procurement reporting to drive business recommendations and process improvements.
• Experience working with workforce management, HR, procurement, or talent acquisition systems.
• Knowledge of employment practices, worker classifications, and workforce compliance concepts.
• Experience partnering with staffing suppliers, recruiting teams, or HR organizations.
• Exposure to process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Benefits

• Salary range: $63,000.00 - $99,500.00 / annually.
• For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $78,500.00- $117,500.00/ annually.
• Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package.
• A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

Company Description

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.

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