Director - Talent Management and Organizational Design

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

We're thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to join the Viasat Government People & Culture (P&C) team as a Director, Talent Management and Organizational Design. his hybrid role offers the best of both worlds : meaningful collaboration in our Carlsbad office and the flexibility of remote work.

The Director, Talent Management & Organizational Design is a strategic leader responsible for shaping Viasat Government's (VGOV's) workforce architecture and talent strategy. This role integrates succession planning, high-potential development, and internal mobility with organizational design initiatives that enable agility, accountability, and mission success. Operating at the intersection of people and business strategy, this leader partners across People & Culture, business units, and executive stakeholders to ensure VGOV is future ready.

This role leads the design of organizational structures, role clarity, and career frameworks while embedding inclusive talent practices and data-driven decision-making. The Director plays a critical role in enabling transformation, workforce scalability, and leadership continuity across the enterprise.

The day-to-day

Talent Management

• Lead enterprise-wide succession planning and talent reviews for critical roles
• Design and implement frameworks for high-potential identification and development
• Drive internal mobility and career pathing aligned to organizational needs
• Partner with P&C BPs and business leaders to build robust talent pipelines
• Integrate inclusive principles into talent strategies and development programs
• Deliver talent insights and reporting to inform strategic workforce decisions

Organizational Design

Learning & Organizational Development

Stakeholder Engagement & Governance

What you'll need

What will help you on the job

Understanding and working knowledge of :

Salary range

$186,500.00 - $294,000.00 / annually.

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 $231,000.00- $347,000.00 / annually

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 https : / / careers.viasat.com / benefits.

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.