Contracts Administrator, Commercial

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 a contracts professional having an appetite for a motivating contracts career that offers the opportunity to draft, review, negotiate and analyze various types of contractual documents for numerous functions and internal customers across an organization? Are you a self-starter and fast learner with a curiosity for all things contracting? If so, then you might be a phenomenal fit for our Contracts Administrator position supporting the Commercial business based in Carlsbad, CA.

As a Commercial Contracts Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting a wide range of proposals, statements of work, contracts and amendments for a myriad of company functions, including Supply Chain, Marketing, P&C, Procurement and IT. This position requires a fundamental understanding of general commercial contracting principles, as well as some familiarity with UCC Article 2 contracting principles.

You will apply your strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with other Viasat cross-functional teams including Legal, Finance and Products teams to provide pragmatic, business-minded guidance to Viasat business owners on contract-related issues. You must be able to demonstrate that you can analyze, interpret and effectively communicate with various levels of management on contractual requirements, obligations and risks.

• 5+ years of contract administration/management (or comparable) experience with a corporate legal or procurement department, preferably with experience in a technology industry
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, preferably in Business, Contracts Administration or another related field of study (such as Accounting, Finance, Management, Economics)
• Experience drafting and negotiating a broad range of contracts (NDA's, MSA's, vendor agreements, software licenses, SaaS agreements, professional services agreements, leases, bailments)
• Experience working alongside supply chain and procurement personnel (or comparable business owners) to facilitate supplier negotiations, including development of negotiation strategy, pricing, SLA's, and other contract terms and conditions
• Ability to navigate a global, complex, decentralized organization with team members across different time zones
• Strong communication and writing skills, including the ability to build and maintain relationships, write courteous, concise and impactful correspondence, and brief senior leadership on contractual risks
• Self-motivation with the ability to work independently while supporting all levels of the company
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and objectives in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to support ad hoc legal projects and initiatives as needed and when requested
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

• Support and tact in helping the business resolve contractual issues
• Organization, attention to detail and the focus to close actions in a dynamic environment

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.