Product Development Program Manager, Ground Encryptor

## About us At Viasat, the work you do helps people stay connected in ways that matter, from everyday moments to critical missions across air, land, sea, and space. We’re a place for people who are curious, bold, and motivated by meaningful work. 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. ## What you'll do Viasat Government - Secure Network Systems (SNS) is seeking an experienced program manager to join the leadership team of our growing high-assurance encryption business.

You will lead teams to design, develop, qualify, certify, and transition to production secure networking and communication appliances for government customers. ## The day-to-day This role requires expertise in managing complex programs, coordinating diverse engineering teams, mitigating risks, and fostering strong customer relationships while ensuring seamless execution from inception to completion The successful candidate will have experience working with diverse engineering teams, including system architects, electrical design, software, mechanical, engineering analysis, special test equipment, and integration & test, while proactively managing risks, meeting commitments, and resolving challenges This position requires strong leadership, motivation, and direction of cross-disciplinary teams spanning multiple organizations and geographic locations ## What you'll need - 10+ years' experience in Program Management supporting Government programs - 5+ years' experience in leading technical teams - Experience working with suppliers and subcontractors as an integral part of the deliverables - Proven ability to monitor and manage the program level milestones, risks, issues and decisions - Extensive problem solving skills, and ability to drive resolutions to a close - Manage program communications internally to teams and externally to customers - Monitor and assess customer satisfaction, quality and profitability - Demonstrated organization skills to manage multiple facets of a large-scale project and to track progress for several programs at once - Strong communication skills (written and verbal); ability to interact with all levels in the organization - Knowledge of EVMS practices - Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent experience - US Government position.

US citizenship required - Active DoD Secret clearance - Ability to travel up to 25% ## What will help you on the job - Proven experience overseeing cryptographic hardware development programs - Knowledge and experience with project management methodologies and best practices - Familiarity with security/cyber technologies and IP networking - Experience with leading and writing Government proposals - Demonstrated experience developing hardware platforms for cryptographic services - Experience with encryption devices and certification processes - PMP Certification ## Salary range $141,500.00 - $224,000.00 / 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 $176,000.00- $264,000.00/ annually At 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. ## EEO Statement 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.

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