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Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.\nWhat you'll do\nOur Ground Network Deployment team is looking for a hands-on Project Controls Engineer to lead the controls discipline behind global satellite ground infrastructure deployment and help shape an AI-enabled PMO. You will partner with project managers, engineers, contractors, and business teams to own cost, schedule, forecasting, reporting, and project controls administration while advancing the use of AI, automation, and analytics.\nThis is a hybrid, site-based role that combines in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. Time spent in the Tempe office will be determined by project and program needs.\nThe day-to-day\nOwn project controls activities across global ground infrastructure programs.\nEstablish and maintain cost baselines using Earned Value Management (EVM).\nDevelop forecasts and Estimates at Completion (EACs).\nAnalyze cost and schedule performance to identify emerging risks.\nBuild and maintain integrated project schedules.\nManage schedule baselines, resource loading, critical paths, and recovery planning.\nUse trend analysis and what-if modeling to recommend corrective actions.\nImplement AI-enabled reporting, forecasting, analytics, and PMO workflows.\nConduct site visits to validate progress and improve forecast accuracy.\nCoordinate project controls inputs across internal teams, contractors, and project managers.\nOwn the accuracy and timeliness of project controls reporting.\nOwn contract, purchase order, and change order tracking.\nOwn invoice tracking and support monthly financial close activities.\nEnsure WBS and code-of-accounts adherence.\nCoordinate recurring program reviews and own action-item follow-through.\nMaintain project records, reporting tools, and PMO systems.\nWhat you'll need\n3-7 years of Project Controls, Program Controls, Cost Engineering, Scheduling, or related experience.\nExperience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) to cost performance, forecasting, and Estimates at Completion.\nExperience using Critical Path Method (CPM) to identify schedule drivers, risks, and recovery opportunities.\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data analysis.\nExperience with Microsoft Project or a similar scheduling tool.\nBachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or verifiable equivalent experience.\nUS Citizenship required.\nAbility to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.\nWhat will help you on the job\nPassion for EVM, forecasting, and project performance analytics.\nExperience implementing AI, automation, or advanced analytics within a PMO.\nCuriosity about using AI to improve project controls and program execution.\nFamiliarity with Oracle, Ariba, SAP, SiteTracker, or equivalent enterprise systems.\nAbility to identify trends before they become project issues.\nAbility to communicate complex cost and schedule information to diverse stakeholders.\nContinuous improvement mindset and desire to evolve PMO practices.\nSalary range\n$72,500.00 - $114,500.00 / 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 $90,000.00- $135,000.00/ 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.\nOwn project controls activities across global ground infrastructure programs.\nEstablish and maintain cost baselines using Earned Value Management (EVM).\nDevelop forecasts and Estimates at Completion (EACs).\nAnalyze cost and schedule performance to identify emerging risks.\nBuild and maintain integrated project schedules.\nManage schedule baselines, resource loading, critical paths, and recovery planning.\nUse trend analysis and what-if modeling to recommend corrective actions.\nImplement AI-enabled reporting, forecasting, analytics, and PMO workflows.\nConduct site visits to validate progress and improve forecast accuracy.\nCoordinate project controls inputs across internal teams, contractors, and project managers.\nOwn the accuracy and timeliness of project controls reporting.\nOwn contract, purchase order, and change order tracking.\nOwn invoice 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