Highlights
The day-to-day: You will be responsible hands-on contracting tactical support on key contracts with the US government and commercial companies, and for supporting more experienced members of the Contracts team with strategic tasks including proposing, negotiating and administering/managing contracts and associated partner agreements. The ideal candidate will be a fast learner, have experience working in a high volume fast paced environment, and be a self-starter with the ability to work within broad guidelines.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Carlsbad, California |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Telecommunications Services |
| Salary | $89,000–$141,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1986 |
| Website | http://www.viasat.com/company/about/about-viasat |
Description
About us:
One team. 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.
What you'll do:Our Space & Mission Systems business is growing and looking for a passionate, innovative professional to join our team. You will 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.
We are looking for an engaged, proactive, team-oriented Contracts Administrator to support Viasat's Carlsbad-based Contracts team. As part of Contracts staff supporting multiple business areas, you will be assigned to represent the company to a variety of customers.
The ideal candidate will be a fast learner, have experience working in a high volume fast paced environment, and be a self-starter with the ability to work within broad guidelines. You should have knowledge in US Government acquisition practices and contracting regulations including terms and conditions.
You will be responsible hands-on contracting tactical support on key contracts with the US government and commercial companies, and for supporting more experienced members of the Contracts team with strategic tasks including proposing, negotiating and administering/managing contracts and associated partner agreements.
What you'll need:- 5+ years of experience administering government or commercial contracts
- Experience in the creation of quotations and proposals
- Knowledge of FAR Part 15 and FAR Part 12 contracting and regulations
- Basic understanding of commercial contracting practices
- Expert communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to multi-task and administer various responsibilities with internal and external customers while meeting deadlines in a professional and organized manner
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook
- U.S. Government position. U.S. Citizenship required
- Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field
- Prior Government Contracts experience with a technology firm
- Ability to travel domestically (nominally <5%)
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. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click
careers@viasat.com
.
About Company
Digital Communication Products for Commercial and Government Markets
Surpassing 2,900 Employees and $1 Billion in Sales
ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other digital communication products that enable fast, secure, and efficient communications to any location. We bring today’s new communication applications to people out of reach of terrestrial networks, in both the commercial and government sectors, with a variety of networking products and services.
Here you’ll find a company that is always asking,” What’s next?”, with the vertically integrated set of technologies to push the limits of what is possible for your system and service performance.
Products:
- Satellite networks for fixed-site and mobile communications
- Satellite antenna systems
- Wireless datalinks and terminals for combat situational awareness
- Cybersecurity and Information Assurance for military networking and encrypted data storage
- Mobile IP networking for soldiers
- Communication microprocessor chipsets
- Application and communication acceleration
- Satellite network and RF system design
- Communication simulation and training systems
Services:
- Global mobile satellite services for government and commercial aircraft, vehicles, and seagoing vessels
- Satellite Internet access and other broadband services for consumers, business, and government customers in the U.S.
With these past awards, ViaSat is well known as a successful, innovative, high-growth company:
- World Technology Network - 2013 Winner, Communications Technology Award for high-capacity satellite system
- Arthur C. Clarke Foundation - Innovator Award, CEO Mark Dankberg
- Edison Awards 2013 - Bronze award for communications innovation
- Popular Science 2012 "Best of What's New" for Exede Internet and high-capacity satellite system
- Satellite Research and Markets - 2012 Visionary Executive of the Year
- Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) - 2012 Industry Innovator
- TechAmerica - 2011 American Technology Award in the Telecommunications
- Space News "Top 50 Space Companies"
- San Diego Magazine "Made In San Diego: 11 Cool Companies"
- Mark Dankberg American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) "2008 Aerospace International Communications Award"
- Hannover Fairs ISCe2004 Satellite Industry Award for Innovation and Technology
- Mark Dankberg Via Satellite “2003 Satellite Executive of the Year”
- Defense Systems "Super 75"
- DefenseNews "Top 100 Defense Contractors"
- DefenseNews "Fast Track 50"
- Washington Technology "Top 100 Federal Prime Contractors"
- Three-time INC. 500 prior to going public in 1996
- See What We Do at ViaSat - an Interactive Graphic
- Read Recent Articles About ViaSat
Surpassing 2,900 Employees and $1 Billion in Sales
The company employs over 2,900 professional and support personnel. The largest department is engineering, with many holding graduate degrees in electrical engineering or computer science. Annual revenues hit a record $1.1 billion during the most recently completed fiscal year (ended March 29, 2013).
HistoryViaSat is part of the well-known Linkabit Corporation “family-tree” that spawned hundreds of San Diego area telecom startups, including Qualcomm, General Instruments, and Titan. Founded in 1986 by three former M/A-Com Linkabit employees, ViaSat is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol VSAT. Go to the History, Timeline or Industry Innovation & Firsts pages for more details.
To find out more about ViaSat, use the links on this page to explore our Web site.
Note: ViaSat Inc. is a separate company from and is not affiliated with Viasat Broadcasting, owned by Modern Times Group, Sweden.