Contracts Administrator

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.

As a Contracts Administrator supporting Viasat's Antenna Systems (AS) business area, you will support a wide range of proposals, contracts and programs in a cradle-to-grave manner for AS's ground station products and services. This position requires a fundamental understanding of US Government FAR and DFARS contracting (primarily FAR Part 12), as well as familiarity with UCC Article 2 and general commercial contracting principles. You will also be responsible for completion of representations and certifications and other proposal submissions. You will also serve as the key terms and conditions negotiator for resulting contracts.

Your strong interpersonal skills will be applied in collaborating with other Viasat departments and building rapport with your customer counterparts. You must be able to demonstrate that you can analyze, interpret and effectively connect with various levels of management on contractual requirements, obligations and risks. Support and diplomacy in helping the business resolve contractual issues is also required. Organization, attention to detail and the focus to close actions in a dynamic environment are vital to be successful in this position. Occasional travel to visit customers may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Contracts Administration or other related field of study (Accounting, Finance, Management, Economics), or equivalent experience.
• 3-6 years of contract administration of large U.S. Government FAR Part 12 prime contracts and/or subcontracts (experience with FAR Part 15 a bonus and preferred)
• In-depth knowledge of FAR Part 12 commercial item assertions and price justification
• Thorough understanding of protecting intellectual property in U.S. Government prime contracts and subcontracts, including through development of data rights assertions
• Experience negotiating U.S. Government and commercial terms and conditions
• Working knowledge of various contract types, including Firm Fixed Price, Time and Material, and Cost-reimbursable contracts
• Strong communication and writing skills, including the ability to write courteous, concise and impactful correspondence and brief senior leadership on proposal and program risks
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and goals in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally for customer meetings
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government security clearance

• Contracts professional seeking a motivating contracts career that offers the opportunity to negotiate with customers through multiple product and service phases across a variety of customers and contracts in the U.S. Government and commercial sector
• Self-starter and fast learner with a curiosity for all things contracting
• Interest in cradle-to-grave business support from a contracts perspective starting with response to RFI's/RFP's and concluding with lessons learned from completed programs

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.