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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.

Viasat seeks an experienced professional to head our East Asia portion of our government and regulatory affairs team. You’ll work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning and provides industry-leading benefits with unmatched opportunities for career growth. Our team is fearless in pursuit of new ideas and uncompromising in our quest to become the world’s first truly global Internet Service Provider.

You must be diligent and proactive, show excellent judgment, and have the ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a supportive, team environment. In addition, you will be expected to:

• Partner closely with other members of Viasat’s government affairs, regulatory, and legal teams, as well as subject matter experts, consultants, and outside advisors, to formulate and implement effective advocacy strategies
• Liaise with government and regulatory authorities to support Viasat’s licensing and market access activities
• Manage the preparation and submission of application materials and other regulatory filings that may be required or appropriate given Viasat’s interests and activities in the region
• Develop detailed comments for submission in various rulemaking and consultation proceedings, develop position papers, and develop other advocacy materials as required
• Attend national, regional, and international meetings on spectrum matters and related issues
• Interface and advocate with inter-governmental and government agencies and other agencies with responsibility for spectrum, telecommunications, space, and related matters
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and other policy developments and intervene where appropriate given Viasat’s interests
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with government officials, trade associations, policy organizations and other relevant partners

• Established track record of success and considerable experience in spectrum management, licensing and policy issues, ITU frameworks and regional organisations
• Knowledge of satellite and terrestrial communications systems and spectrum planning processes
• Established contacts and excellent reputation with national regulators, particularly those active in international and regional fora
• Strong relationship-building and negotiating skills in a multicultural and multi-stakeholder environment
• Ability to think strategically and advocate clearly and concisely, both in writing and when speaking
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy, together with the ability to manage many simultaneous projects under pressure and consistently meet deadlines
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time
• Minimum of a Bachelor of Engineering or Laws preferred
• Fluent in English and at least one second language from the East Asia region (written and spoken)

• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment
• Willingness to provide timely reports and operate in a team environment
• Willingness to rise to unexpected challenges in new areas and learn subject matters

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.