Director - Learning and Leadership Development

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.

We're thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to join our Viasat Government People & Culture (P&C) team as a Director, Learning and Leadership Developments. This hybrid role offers the best of both worlds: meaningful collaboration in our Carlsbad office and the flexibility of remote work.

The Director, Learning & Development is a strategic leader responsible for building Viasat Government's (VGOV's) enterprise learning architecture and leadership development strategy. This role designs and delivers programs that build capability, accelerate performance, and prepare the workforce for future challenges and opportunities. Operating at the intersection of business transformation and employee growth, this leader ensures learning is embedded in the employee experience and aligned to mission-critical outcomes.

The Director partners closely with business units, P&C BPs, and other P&C leaders to deliver scalable, inclusive, and high-impact learning solutions. They lead a team of learning professionals and manage platforms, vendors, and content portfolios to support VGOV's growth, agility, and leadership pipeline.

Enterprise Learning Strategy

• Develop and execute a learning strategy that supports VGOV's business priorities and workforce capability needs
• Curate and deliver scalable learning programs across technical, functional, and leadership domains
• Partner with business units and P&C BPs to identify skill gaps and design targeted interventions
• Oversee learning platforms, content curation, vendor relationships, and instructional design
• Integrate learning into onboarding, performance management, and career development processes
• Measure learning impact through engagement, performance, and business metrics

Leadership Development

• Design and deliver leadership development programs across all levels, from emerging leaders to executives
• Facilitate leadership assessments, coaching, and experiential learning opportunities
• Build succession ready leadership pipelines in partnership with Talent Management
• Embed inclusive leadership principles and culture-shaping content into development experiences

Collaboration Across the Business

• Partner with Talent Management, Organizational Design, and P&C Business Partners to align learning with broader talent strategies
• Support change management and transformation initiatives through targeted capability building
• Serve as a strategic advisor on learning needs tied to organizational shifts and growth

Program Management & Evaluation

• Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of enterprise learning programs
• Develop and/or approve content, methods, and materials for training staff
• Establish metrics and feedback loops to assess program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement

• 10+ years in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or related P&C leadership roles
• Proven experience designing enterprise learning strategies and leadership programs
• Strong facilitation, instructional design, and vendor management capabilities
• Experience in defense, aerospace, or highly regulated industries preferred
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in HR, Education, or Organizational Psychology preferred

Understanding and working knowledge of:

• Strategic Learning Architecture
• Leadership Development & Coaching
• Instructional Design & Facilitation
• Business Acumen & Stakeholder Engagement
• Inclusive Learning & Cultural Intelligence

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.