Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer

Company: ViaSat, Inc.
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: September 14, 2020

Job Description:

Bigger challenges. Bolder ideas. Global impact. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. We’re the company behind the world’s fastest satellite internet service, with technology that’s helping to bridge the digital divide and improve life for our customers around the globe. By providing powerful new ways for people to connect with one another, gain greater access to education, entertainment, medical research, commerce, and much more, our team is empowering millions of customers worldwide.

Our Government business is growing rapidly and looking for a passionate, innovative professional to join our team and connect the world to more. You’ll work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning, and provides industry-leading benefits with unmatched opportunities for career growth. Our team is fearless in pursuit of new ideas and uncompromising in our quest to become the world’s first truly global Internet Service Provider. Interested in joining our mission? If you are passionate about developing creative business proposals and agreements that contribute to the success of the company then Viasat has a great career opportunity for you.

We are looking for an engaged, proactive, team-oriented Contracts Director who can support Government Systems promising growth areas that include extensions of our Cyber, Space and Intel initiatives.You will enhance our leadership team providing solutions for the U.S. government and governments around the world.

Reporting to the V.P., of Contracts you will be the lead for these initiatives and part of Viasat's Contracts Staff to represent the company to a variety of government and private customers.This support will involve transactional contracts and creative strategic agreements. You will be working with US and foreign governments and commercial companies and empowered to propose, prepare and negotiate contracts and partner agreements.

You will lead cross-functional teams in negotiations and exercise independent judgment in managing all phases of contract execution and customer interaction. The ability to identify and articulate key deal points, conduct transactional risk assessment and mitigation, and prepare for negotiation is necessary. You will effectively communicate with various levels of internal management on contractual issues and offerings in order to develop and coordinate business positions and contractual terms. The ideal candidate will be a fast learner, have experience in creatively solving unique problems for improved results, and is a self-starter with the ability to work within broad guidelines. You should have depth of knowledge in government contracting practices, developing creative business models, terms and conditions risk assessments and support of major government, commercial and international programs.

Requirements:

8+ years of progressive government contracts experience and accomplishments including the creation of contracts, proposals and agreements.

Ability to develop and apply solutions to complex problems requiring a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.

Advanced understanding of DoD acquisition policy.

Skilled communicator with strong written and verbal skills.

Ability to multi-task and administer various responsibilities with internal and external customers while meeting deadlines in a professional and organized manner.

Willingness and ability to secure a U.S. Government security clearance.

Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.

Travel up to 20%.

Preferences:

Advanced degree in related field.

Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance.

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Years of experience:

8 plus years

Travel:

Up to 25%

Clearance:

Must be able to obtain a United States Secret Clearance

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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