Market and Competitive Intelligence Manager

About Us: 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.

Responsibilities

• The team works closely with the leadership to define and track the execution of Viasat’s international government strategy, focusing on new growth opportunities identification, competitive positioning, and go-to-market strategies for defense and government connectivity solutions.
• We analyze global trends, assess competitive landscapes, and develop actionable strategies that enable Viasat to remain competitive.
• The candidate will gain experience in market intelligence, competitive analysis, and strategic planning, while collaborating with senior leadership and influencing high-impact business outcomes.
• The candidate will leverage analytical skills to interpret market data, identify trends, and generate insights that inform strategy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills will be essential for presenting recommendations to executives and collaborating across sales, product, and business intelligence teams.

Responsibilities – Day-to-Day Focus

• The candidate will spend time analyzing market trends, competitor activities, and internal performance data to produce actionable insights.
• Key actions include preparing intelligence reports, analyzing competitors’ trends, building forecasting models, quantifying market opportunities, and collaborating with Sales, Product, and Business Intelligence teams to align priorities.
• The candidate will contribute to strategic planning sessions and respond to ad-hoc intelligence requests from senior leadership.
• This role combines research, data interpretation, and strategic thinking with high visibility and impact on business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Experience in market research, strategy or competitive and market analysis (minimum 5 years).
• Solid understanding of market research methodologies and competitive analysis frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and presentations.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, BI, or similar).
• Strong ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data to produce actionable insights.
• Familiarity with Business analysis platforms.

What Will Help You On The Job

• The candidate should combine exceptional analytical ability with strategic thinking to be able to turn complex market and competitive data into clear, actionable insights.
• The candidate should be able to grow into a strategic advisor role, leveraging insight and analysis to shape long-term plans and influence new strategies.

EEO Statement

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.