Director Finance Business Systems

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.

The Director of Data and Analytics will formulate and implement the organization's data strategy, lead analytics projects, and drive data-driven decision-making across the enterprise. This is a pivotal leadership role that necessitates both strategic decision-making and technical proficiency, enabling valuable insights to be derived from data to support business objectives.

Strategic Leadership

• Create and execute a complete enterprise data and analytics strategy that aligns with business objectives.
• Provide subject matter expertise and leadership in designing analytical approaches to address key business issues.
• Collaborate with other senior leaders to plan and develop company goals.

Data Architecture and Management

• Develop and strengthen enterprise data platforms that support end-to-end data and analytics needs.
• Guide the course of data strategies, including acquisition, sources, database design, and data integrity.
• Enforce formal data governance policies to guarantee data quality, security, and compliance.

Analytics and Insights

• Convert data into insights that drive strategic and tactical decision-making.
• Drive the development of measurement frameworks and identify key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Supervise the development of BI and analytics tools throughout company departments.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Manage cross-functional teams of data analysts, scientists, and engineers.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to ensure the achievement of data-driven decision-making.
• Partner with product teams to develop a central data hub for exploiting rich data resources.

Innovation and Technology

• Assess and execute appropriate analytical approaches, methodologies, and toolsets that drive innovation.
• Experiment with emerging data science methods and resources and share findings with the organization.
• Remain up to date with advances in data architecture, analytics, and management trends.

• Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Proven track record of successful large-scale data initiatives and cloud migrations, preferably in enterprise-level organizations.
• In-depth knowledge of advanced data techniques such as data mining, predictive modeling, machine learning, and data engineering in both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Mastery of database design, data modeling, and data warehousing principles, including experience with both relational and NoSQL databases.
• Extensive hands-on experience with cloud-based data architecture, analytics solutions, and major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Familiarity with multi-cloud strategies is a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in data governance, data quality management, and ensuring regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Strong understanding of data security principles and experience implementing data protection measures in cloud environments.
• Proven experience in building and leading high-performing, cross-functional teams of data professionals, including data scientists, engineers, and analysts.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and influence C-level executives.
• US Citizenship required.
• Travel to Carlsbad 25% of the time if not local.

• Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset, capable of translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, resources, and vendor relationships effectively.
• Strong project management skills with experience in both Agile and traditional methodologies.
• Track record of staying current with emerging trends in data science, analytics, and cloud technologies, and applying them to solve business problems.

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.