[Hiring] U.S. Licensing Specialist @Viasat, Inc.

Role Description

Viasat, Inc. seeks a U.S. Licensing Specialist to join its government affairs and regulatory team. This successful candidate will play a key role in acquiring and managing the regulatory authorizations that facilitate Viasat’s provision of innovative services in the United States.

While a law degree is not required, this role incorporates GC elements, including the monitoring of legal environments and the formulation of adaptable company positions to mitigate regulatory risk.

• Project Management: Manage complex licensing projects and effectively track and communicate project status to internal and external stakeholders.
• Internal Collaboration: Work with Viasat’s global licensing team, as well as other business, technical, legal, and accounting teams, to acquire vital inputs for licensing materials and ensure they align with product roadmaps.
• Application Drafting: Work with internal and external stakeholders to draft application narratives, develop template application materials, and otherwise support the submission of license applications and related filings.
• Research & Analysis: Conduct research and prepare related analyses regarding U.S. licensing requirements and their implications for existing and planned business operations.
• Portfolio Maintenance: Track the status of existing licenses and pending applications, ensuring compliance deadlines and reporting requirements are met promptly.
• Compliance & Monitoring: Monitor significant developments in the legal and regulatory environment to help formulate adaptable company strategies.
• Regulatory Advocacy: Assist in crafting advocacy materials and drafting written comments for ongoing regulatory proceedings to communicate Viasat’s positions to regulators.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in the field of government and regulatory affairs, specifically with telecommunications-related licensing matters (preferably in the satellite space).
• Exceptional ability to communicate fully, clearly, and concisely, both orally and in writing, with leadership and government partners.
• Excellent administrative skills with high attention to detail and the ability to run simultaneous projects under pressure.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Ability to operate effectively as part of a team and consistently meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to travel up to 20% as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent will assist in the legal analysis components of the role.
• Experience collaborating with external counsel or consultants to align external advocacy with company positions.

Benefits

• Salary range: $89,000.00 - $141,000.00 / 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 $111,000.00 - $166,000.00 / 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.