Viasat · 8 hours ago
Executive Assistant, Strategic Initiatives Team
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$75K/yr - $118K/yr
5+ years expViasat, Inc. is a global company focused on delivering connections that change the world. They are seeking an onsite Executive Assistant to support senior leaders within their Strategic Partnerships team, managing complex scheduling and logistics, while also contributing to broader departmental initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a high-level liaison between the SVP and the Strategic Partnerships team to ensure global initiatives remain synchronized and moving at pace
Own the SVP’s complex calendar and international travel blueprints. You will anticipate needs, navigate shifting time zones, and ensure the SVP is positioned for success at every global engagement
Transform complex financial and 'ecosystem' data into compelling narratives using Excel and PowerPoint, creating the visual blueprints used in high-stakes executive staff and external partner meetings
Become an expert on Viasat’s internal architecture—mastering policies and procedures to navigate the company with speed and precision
Act as a project steward, managing the flow of mission-critical growth initiatives and ensuring stakeholders across the company meet their milestones
Tackle challenges of diverse scope by evaluating data and identifiable factors, exercising sharp judgment to recommend methods and solutions
Manage sensitive financial and strategic data with total discretion while representing Viasat to external satellite partners and senior leadership
Work with a high degree of independence to solve well-defined problems, presenting results against key metrics and helping to mentor junior staff as you grow into your own leadership presence
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced corporate environment
Proven track record in Project Management and organization
Ability to look beyond the immediate request and provide thoughtful recommendations
A desire to understand the satellite industry and how strategic partnerships drive global connectivity
The ability to read the room, manage sensitive information with total discretion, and build bridges across Engineering and Regulatory departments
A persistent spirit that enjoys solving 'well-defined problems' and isn't afraid to take on more responsibility as trust is earned
Preferred
A Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
Your ability to stay comfortable in a dynamic environment where priorities shift rapidly
You are genuinely excited to learn the 'how and why' behind Viasat's global strategy
You carry yourself with the professionalism and poise required to interface with C-suite leaders and external global partners
A natural inclination to move beyond administrative tasks and take ownership of projects
Benefits
Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package
A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.16BKey Investors
UK Space AgencyNASA
2025-11-21Grant· $1.15M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.98B
2023-09-13Post Ipo Debt· $733.4M
Leadership Team
Andy Lincoln
Chief Engineer
Don Buchman
President Aviation
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