[Hiring] Strategy Lead @Viasat, Inc.

Role Description

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.

The day-to-day

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree from a top-tier institution is highly preferred.
• 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."

Requirements

• 15-25% Travel is required- dependent upon business needs.

Benefits

• Salary range: $150,500.00 - $237,500.00 / 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 $187,000.00- $280,000.00/ 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.

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.