Contracts Coordinator, Early Career

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

Our Government Systems business is growing and looking for a passionate, innovative professional to join our team. You will work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning and provides industry-leading benefits with unmatched opportunities for career growth.

The day-to-day

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an engaged, proactive, team-oriented Contracts professional to join Viasat's dynamic Contracts team in Carlsbad, CA, to start as soon as possible!

This role combines departmental administrative support with exposure to government contracting processes and contract lifecycle activities, serving multiple business areas through a blend of administrative, operational, and entry-level contract responsibilities, including assisting more experienced Contracts team members with strategic tasks such as proposing, negotiating, and administering US government and commercial contracts. You will use your problem-solving skills to help resolve issues by interfacing and flowing contractual information to other departments such as Operations and Finance. You may help represent the government contracts department with order entry-related issues and participate in process improvement initiatives or special projects. You will use your organizational skills to prioritize work assignments.

Additional Details:

• This position is site-based. Sitebased employees work 3+ days (60%+) per week from a Viasat office or work location within a standard fiveday work week. Relocation assistance is available pending eligibility.
• As an Early Career hire, you will participate in our Graduate Development Program during your first 12 months at Viasat. This program is designed to support your transition from university to the workplace through dedicated mentorship, building relationships with your cohort of new grad hires, technical upskilling, soft skills development and more to ensure you're set up for success as you begin your professional journey with Viasat.

What you'll need

The ideal candidate will be a fast learner, have experience working in a high volume fast paced environment, and be a self-starter with the ability to work within broad guidelines.

Candidate Requirements:

• Education: Completion of a Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in business or a related field.
• Experience: This role is intended for someone with 0-3 years of full-time, relevant industry experience.
• Citizenship: This position requires U.S. citizenship.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to proactively identify potential administrative issues that could complicate contract fulfillment and propose mitigating solutions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to establish a rapport with colleagues and work well in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task and administer various responsibilities with internal and external customers while meeting deadlines in a professional and organized manner
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

What will help you on the job

• Administrative work experience.
• Knowledge of US Government contracting regulations (FAR/DFARS) including terms and conditions.
• Experience in the creation of quotations and proposals.
• Ability to travel domestically (nominally <5%)

Salary range

$31.97 - $50.48 / 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 $39.9 - $59.62/ 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.