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.
About us
What you'll do
Viasat, Inc. seeks a licensing specialist to join its government and regulatory affairs group. This successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining Viasat’s increasingly diverse global license portfolio.
The day-to-day
More specifically, the successful candidate will be able to:
- Collaborate with internal collaborators to maintain a comprehensive licensing database and improve its capabilities to meet changing business requirements.
- Track the status of existing licenses and pending applications, and ensure updates are timely and appropriately collected in the licensing database.
- Develop and maintain template application materials and licensing precedent, and support the preparation and submission of application materials and related filings.
- Coordinate with internal partners to track compliance deadlines, prepare required reports, and satisfy other relevant requirements promptly.
- Assist in the evaluation of national licensing requirements in light of Viasat’s planned network operations and other business activities.
- Work closely with other teams within the company (business, technical, legal, accounting, etc.) to obtain vital factual inputs and facilitate appropriate internal review of planned regulatory submissions.
What you'll need
- Four years of experience in the field of government and regulatory affairs and with telecommunications-related licensing matters.
- Willingness and ability to operate in a team environment.
- Ability to communicate fully, clearly, and effectively, both orally and in writing, with leadership and teammates.
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy, together with the ability to manage simultaneous projects.
- Ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
- This is a US remote role.
What will help you on the job
- Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent.
Salary range
$86,500.00 - $122,500.00 / 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 $107,000.00- $145,000.00/ 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. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.
