Director, Tactical Gateways - Carlsbad, United States - Viasat

Viasat

Verified Company

Carlsbad, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

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

The day-to-day

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 cuttingedge 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.

What you'll need

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 largescale 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.

What will help you on the job

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

Salary range
$200, $361,100.00 / annually

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