Sr. Global Trade Project Manager

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.

Are you passionate about what you do and love being part of a team? If so, then we have the right role for you!

The Global Trade Compliance team supports Viasat's business and growth by being aligned with import and export regulations worldwide. We understand the regulations, requirements, and options available to us so we can transfer goods and technical information internationally and compliantly.

This team interacts with all divisions within Viasat, from space to government to energy to commercial services. We support programs and products from their inception to end of life which contributes to Viasat's success by being compliant with the necessary regulations at all stages. The GTC team interacts with many groups and roles that give us intracompany and external networking opportunities, along with self advocation for the important role of export compliance. We work with a diverse group of people within Viasat and externally such as customers, engineers, contract and program managers, after-market services, global logistics, suppliers, legal counsel, and government entities throughout the world.

World events shape the ever-changing government regulations. As such, we are required to stay current on international relations and how they may impact legislation and regulation in real time. We monitor world affairs, along with interpreting government responses through new laws, regulations, and statements. This awareness also allows the GTC team to give the best guidance to our business areas based on the current geopolitical climate.

• Build positive relationships and chip in effectively and proactively to business performance in an advisory and expert capacity on export control and sanctions matters
• Lead AUKUS implementation and ongoing requirements
• Maintains knowledge of and stays current on regulatory changes and updates Global Trade Team
• Perform self-assessments, risk assessments, audit activities, investigations, and preparation of disclosures where needed in collaboration with the Legal Team
• Interpret International Trade Regulations and apply them as required
• Provide mentorship and requirements and implement solutions to Viasat personnel concerning international trade regulations
• Ensure proper use of export authorizations (licenses/agreements, exemptions, exceptions, etc.)
• Determine and detail classification designation for parts, equipment, and technology
• Complete required recordkeeping
• Review contracts for global trade requirements and supply contractual language as required
• Thorough understanding of required documentation such as commercial invoices
• Ability to lead and manage a team
• Determine the need for and lead export authorizations. Prepare and submit export applications enabling compliance with the provisions of the authorizations, including but not limited to expiration, quantity/documentation and license condition flow down
• Provide general and business-specific training and communication on export control by export control procedures

• 10+ years in trade compliance
• Ability to lead a team and make difficult decisions, at times autonomously
• Demonstrates outstanding time management by consistently completing tasks by deadline
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of individuals and work well as a team member
• Ability to connect with and lead people at all levels of a business organization in a professional manner
• Must be open to challenges, new insights, and change.
• Must be able to balance multiple priorities, work well under pressure, and be comfortable with ambiguity
• Critical thinking and excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be a US citizen

• 10+ years of experience in regulatory trade compliance experience
• 10+ years of experience leading and mentoring a team
• Proficient knowledge of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
• Proficient knowledge of OFAC Regulations and Foreign Trade Regulations
• Proficient knowledge of non-US trade regulations

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.