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Here, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact, explore new possibilities, and grow your career in ways that align with your interests and goals. When you're ready to take on something new, you'll find leaders who support your development and help you turn your ambition into action.\nWhat you'll do\nThe Advanced Space Products (ASP) team is responsible for development of full lifecycle space programs with varying scope, from chip scale to full-on space missions. Our programs provide key capabilities for the US government as well as commercial end-users.\nPrograms in the business area are far-reaching and impactful - enabling the US and the world in commercial and defense applications like resilient space communications and networking, remote sensing, and much more. The ASP team is primarily composed of a small group of highly skilled cross-domain engineers who take on challenging problems daily.\nThe day-to-day\nAs a Program Manager, you will lead multiple, concurrent projects involving spacecraft components in the development, procurement, manufacturing, test and delivery of advanced satellite communications solutions.\nThe ideal candidate will build and maintain strong customer relationships while leading a cross-functional engineering and operations team. They will manage budget, timeline, and risks to ensure program success. Additionally, they will drive proposal activities and encourage continuous improvement. Serving as the Program Manager, you will:\nDevelop detailed build plans, execute complex procurement activities, manage and direct contract manufacturers, management in house manufacturing builds and manage test and delivery of hardware\nCollaborate with functional and matrixed leadership to ensure timely and appropriate allocation of personnel and resources in support of program execution\nProvide accurate, timely program execution, financial status, and risk reporting to senior leadership, external customers and key stakeholders\nSupport capture and business development activities by leading proposal cost estimates and contributing program management and execution content\nApply earned value management (EVM) and risk management disciplines to effectively plan, monitor, and control program cost, schedule, and performance\nWhat you'll need\n6+ years' of progressive professional experience in program management or project execution roles\nProven background in program planning, monitoring and control, financial accounting, contracts, risk management and earned value \nDemonstrated experience leading the development of space systems, spacecraft, components, and/or complex electromechanical systems, including RF and Optical Communications\nExperience with manufacturing and test of space flight hardware\nDemonstrated experience managing program design and control, earned value management (EVM), risk management, and contract execution\nAbility to work independently to define and resolve complex problems, anticipate future program needs, and establish meaningful metrics to measure success\nSolid communication skills (both verbal and written) with demonstrated ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or a related technical discipline\nUS Government position. US Citizenship required\nActive DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible\nAbility to travel up to 10%\nWhat will help you on the job\nHolding a valid DoD Secret clearance or Top Secret clearance accompanied by SSBI/SCI eligibility\nProgram Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent\nMaster’s degree in a relevant Engineering, Science, or Business discipline\nExperience managing concurrent operations & development programs\nSalary range\n$120,500.00 - $190,000.00 / annually.\nFor 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 $149,500.00- $224,500.00/ annually\nAt Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. 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, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.\nEEO Statement\nViasat 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. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.\nAs a Program Manager, you will lead multiple, concurrent projects involving spacecraft components in the development, procurement, manufacturing, test and delivery of advanced satellite communications solutions.\nThe ideal candidate will build and maintain strong customer relationships while leading a cross-functional engineering and operations team. They will manage budget, timeline, and risks to ensure program success. Additionally, they will drive proposal activities and encourage continuous improvement. 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