People and Culture Strategy Partner

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 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.

The People Strategy Partner addresses evolving business needs, defines talent problems, hypothesize and test solutions, and deliver outcomes that support both immediate priorities and long-term organizational goals. They work closely with business and functional leaders, employees, managers, and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to ensure people strategies are data informed, scalable, and aligned to VGOV’s mission and future readiness.

The day-to-day

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

Understanding and working knowledge of:

• 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 / 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 $156,500.00- $234,500.00/ 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.