People and Culture Strategy Partner

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People and Culture Strategy Partner

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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 our Viasat Government People & Culture (P&C) team as a People and Culture Strategy Partner. This

hybrid

role offers the best of both worlds : meaningful collaboration in our

Carlsbad or Reston office

and the flexibility of remote work. The People Strategy Partner is a business‑embedded and aligned People and Culture (P&C) leader responsible for aligning people strategy with business objectives and delivering agile, customer‑centric solutions across a designated business or functional area of Viasat Government (VGOV). Reporting to the Senior Director, People Strategy Partner, this role acts as a strategic advisor, problem solver, and change agent, supporting workforce planning, talent development, organizational effectiveness, and cultural transformation.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Business Alignment

Partner with business leaders to develop and execute people strategies that drive performance and support future workforce needs

Lead strategic workforce planning initiatives, including reskilling, upskilling, and succession planning

Analyze business data and KPIs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend proactive solutions

Ensure people strategies are aligned with VGOV’s long‑term objectives and operational realities

Talent Problem Solving & Agile Project Delivery

Define talent‑related challenges and lead short‑cycle, agile projects to design and test solutions

Collaborate with COEs to access deep P&C expertise and deliver customer‑centric outcomes

Ensure solutions are scalable, sustainable, and aligned to long‑term workforce and organizational goals

Example projects may include : implementing P&C dashboards and analytics to drive data‑based decision making, developing and executing plans to address talent gaps, succession, and future skill needs in alignment with business strategy, developing and executing strategies to proactively pursue low‑cost production to support business priorities, etc.

Consulting, Coaching & Leadership Support

Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to managers and functional leaders on people matters, organizational design, and change management

Facilitate leadership development and succession planning initiatives

Influence leaders to foster a high‑performance, inclusive culture

Organizational Development & Change Management

Lead or support transformation initiatives including restructuring, culture change, and M&A integration

Drive organizational design improvements to enhance productivity and business performance

Champion inclusion, and employee experience programs

Performance Management & Analytics

Implement and support performance management processes aligned to business goals

Use people analytics to measure impact, inform decisions, and guide strategic interventions

Monitor engagement, turnover, and performance indicators within assigned area

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

Act as a liaison between business units and P&C Centers of Excellence to ensure delivery of specialized services

Partner with P&C Shared Services for efficient execution of transactional and administrative P&C support

Build strong relationships across the business and P&C to ensure seamless execution of people initiatives

What You’ll Need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field; HR certification preferred

5+ years of experience in HR business partner, generalist, or employee experience roles

Demonstrated ability to lead strategic and agile HR initiatives

Strong knowledge of workforce planning, organizational development, and performance management

Experience in defense, aerospace, or highly regulated industries preferred

What Will Help You on the Job

Strategic Thinking & Business Alignment

Talent Problem Solving & Agile Delivery

Workforce Planning & Organizational Development

Consulting, Coaching & Influence

Data Literacy & People Analytics

Cultural Intelligence & Inclusion Advocacy

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

Salary Range

$125,500.00 – $201,500.00 per year. 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 $156,500.00–$234,500.00 per year.

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 online application, please click here.

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