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.

Viasat is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to fill the role of Director of Tactical Gateways. The successful candidate will be responsible for heading the Tactical Data Link Gateway business area, leading a team of professionals to drive market expansion, revenue growth, and successful execution of programs within the Department of Defense (DoD) and related sectors. This role requires a visionary leader with a proven track record of achieving revenue targets, identifying, and capturing new market opportunities, and delivering exceptional results in the defense technology sector.

• Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Tactical Gateway business area, setting clear objectives and initiatives to drive growth and profitability.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of Product Managers and Lead Engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Market Expansion: Identify and capitalize on new market opportunities to expand the company's footprint, leveraging cutting-edge offerings to meet customer needs and drive revenue growth.
• Program Execution: Oversee the full lifecycle of programs, from shaping requirements and capture to proposal, negotiation, execution, and contract closeout, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and performance goals.
• Customer Engagement: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders, ensuring customer satisfaction and driving repeat business.
• Financial Management: Manage the financial performance of the Tactical Gateway business area, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation, to achieve annual revenue growth targets
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures, while proactively identifying and mitigating risks to program success.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a leadership role within the defense technology sector, with a track record of driving revenue growth and successfully executing large-scale programs.
• Working knowledge of the Federal procurement process (including IDIQs, OTAs, BAAs, and other acquisition instruments).
• Demonstrated expertise in Department of Defense, specifically US Air Force and Special Operations, strategy.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve exceptional results.
• Proven ability to think strategically, identify market trends, and capitalize on new opportunities to drive business growth.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L responsibility.
• Former US Military experience preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Active Secret clearance.

• Experience running a product portfolio of military use hardware
• Experience managing a profit and loss center with both products and services
• Link 16 knowledge and experience
• Experience as a Forward Air Controller, Joint Terminal Attack Controller or Joint Fires Observer

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 .