U.S. Licensing Specialist
About the job
## 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, 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. ## The day-to-day - 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. ## What you'll need - Experience: 6–8 years of experience in the field of government and regulatory affairs, specifically with telecommunications-related licensing matters (preferably in the satellite space) - Communicatio n: Exceptional ability to communicate fully, clearly, and concisely, both orally and in writing, with leadership and government partners. - Organization : Excellent administrative skills with high attention to detail and the ability to run simultaneous projects under pressure. - Adaptability: Ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment. - Teamwork: Ability to operate effectively as part of a team and consistently meet strict deadlines. - Travel : Ability to travel up to 20% as needed ## What will help you on the job - 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 #LI-VSAT ## 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 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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This job is 100% remote, for applicants who live in the United States.
From Viasat's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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