[Hiring] Contracts Manager @Viasat, Inc.

Role Description

As part of the Viasat Government Systems Contracts staff, you will be assigned to one of Viasat’s most significant development businesses and represent the company to a variety of customers. Responsibilities of this key position include:

• Management and administration of a portfolio of contracts.
• Hands-on transactional contracting assignments for US Government classified bids including design and development opportunities and related support business.
• Supporting the full contract lifecycle, including contract formation, execution, compliance, performance management, modifications, issue resolution, and closeout activities.
• Participating in the development of methods, techniques, and processes.
• Working with the US government and commercial companies to propose, prepare, negotiate, administer, and manage contracts and other agreements.

Note this is a temporary role, approximate duration of work is October 2026 - January 2027.

This person will lead negotiations and exercise independent judgment through all phases of contract execution and customer interaction, partnering with other leaders to execute upon strategic plans and objectives. Responsibilities include:

• Determining contractual approach for key deals.
• Implementing and maintaining effective practices for the identification and mitigation of contractual risk.
• Analyzing contractual risk across contract types.
• Summarizing business considerations for strategic deals and making recommendations to executive leadership.
• Connecting effectively and concisely with various levels of internal management on contractual issues.
• Supporting strategic growth initiatives.
• Leading or supporting key initiatives for the overall Viasat Government Contracts team.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of progressive government contracts experience and accomplishments including the creation of contracts, proposals, and agreements.
• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.
• Expertise in FAR Part 15 and FAR Part 12 contracting and regulations.
• Able to quickly comprehend business deals, provide strategic input, and effectively tailor contractual practices and agreements to better meet company objectives.
• Ability to develop and apply solutions to complex problems requiring a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.
• Understanding of DoD acquisition policy and familiarity with NASA acquisition practices and regulations is a plus.
• Proficiency in reviewing and drafting contracts and strategic agreements such as Teaming Agreements, Terms Sheets, Licenses, Sales Representative Agreements.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to multi-task and administer various responsibilities with internal and external customers while meeting deadlines in a professional and organized manner.
• Ability to obtain a US Top Secret security clearance.
• Travel up to 20%.

Requirements

• Active US Secret or Top Secret security clearance preferred.

Benefits

• Salary range: $141,000.00 - $223,000.00 / 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 $175,500.00 - $263,500.00 / 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.