Program Management Intern, Business Operations - Viasat, Inc.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
About the Job
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:Our culture empowers us to do things that other companies would find very difficult, if not impossible. It’s uniquely Viasat and intentionally not like any other company. The Business Operations team supports all aspects of Viasat’s broad portfolio including government and commercial areas. We lead everything from initial customer demand, through servicing our customer, developing and handling logistics/sustainment solutions to developing a technology roadmap that will move our company ahead!
As an intern, you will be responsible for coordinating and integrating all facets of the customers’ sustainment support activities. We will work alongside you to help you learn the day to day operations of the team. This is a unique opportunity to support special projects related to customer service, repair and sparing processes, cost/benefit analysis, and much more!
This responsibility involves working in a dynamic environment, completing contract scope and collaborating with various departments. You will coordinate with operations, logistics and support services across multiple Viasat locations to ensure seamless sustainment support is provided to the programs and customers.
The day-to-day:During this summer internship, you will be responsible for:
- Leading internship project planning and implementation activities as well as communicating key takeaways and deliverables
- Developing and supporting continuous improvement activities alongside Program Management teams
- Planning and coordinating depot support activities and global service parts logistics
- Coordinating reverse logistics process flow across distribution channels for network spares
- Determining optimum inventory levels and field stocking locations for network spares
- Reporting ongoing metrics on cost, performance, and internal/external customer satisfaction
- Participating in corporate wide logistics strategy development
Internship Program Details:
You will work onsite at a Viasat office location for the duration of your 12 week internship. Viasat embraces a flexible work environment and onsite/hybrid work is determined by individual roles and teams
Housing and relocation assistance are available to interns pending eligibility
To ensure equity across our intern population, intern compensation is pre-determined based on a variety of factors including: role, location, and final graduation date. Intern compensation is non-negotiable
Education Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial or Systems Engineering, Management, or a related field
- To be eligible for this position your final graduation date must fall between December 2025 and June 2026
Internship Dates:
- You must be available for the full duration of the 12-week internship program. Note limited exceptions may be granted. Viasat offers two options based on semester and quarter academic calendars:
- Cohort 1: May 20th, 2025 – August 15th, 2025
- Cohort 2: June 17th, 2025 – September 12th, 2025
Additional Requirements:
- This position requires U.S. citizenship
- Experience with Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, and/or Supply Chain
- Strong leadership, collaboration and facilitation skills
- Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent follow up and customer service skills
- Project management skills
- Experience with continuous process improvement methodologies including 5S, lean, or six sigma
- Strong experience in Microsoft office (strong MS excel skills preferred)
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.
