Government Contracts Order Entry Specialist

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

Are you passionate about performing a variety of administrative contracting support activities in support of a fast-paced growing company? Are you a self-starter that thrives working with highly-motivated people in a dynamic and informal environment?

As a Government Contracts Data Entry Specialist, you will leverage your outstanding administrative skills to support the government contracts department. You will review and enter contractual information into the Oracle business systems post contract award, through an automatic upload process.

You will work with Contracts Administrators and Contracts Managers to assist in creation of contract modifications and distribution. You may also be responsible for populating DD250s and authorizing shipping release request forms in support of product shipments. You may act as a liaison between our Defense Contract Management Agency representative to ensure Government Source Inspection notifications have been provided and DD250s have been signed off for Government acceptance.

Note this is a temporary position

The day-to-day

You will use your problem-solving skills to help resolve shipping and billing issues by interfacing and flowing contractual information to other departments such as Operations and Finance. You will help represent the government contracts department with Oracle order entry-related issues and participate in process improvement initiatives. You may have the opportunity to support process improvement initiatives and other special projects. You will use your organizational skills to prioritize work assignments.

What you'll need

• 2+ years of administrative experience, preferably in a government contracts-related department.
• Possess superb organizational skills and have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess superior problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to proactively identify potential administrative issues that could complicate contract fulfillment and propose mitigating solutions.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to establish a rapport with colleagues and work well in a team environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience with Oracle or a similar enterprise ERP system.
• Ability to work overtime to meet quarterly schedule deadlines.
• US government position. US citizenship required.
• AA/AS or equivalent experience

What will help you on the job

• ERP, Oracle or SAP knowledge
• Microsoft, Excel, PDF and Excel experience
• Good attention to detail

Salary range

$28.37 - $44.71 / hourly.
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 $35.1 - $52.88/ hourly

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
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.