Internal Audit Partner

About us

At Viasat, the work you do helps people stay connected in ways that matter, from everyday moments to critical missions across air, land, sea, and space.

 

We’re a place for people who are curious, bold, and motivated by meaningful work. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact, explore new possibilities, and grow your career in ways that align with your interests and goals. When you're ready to take on something new, you'll find leaders who support your development and help you turn your ambition into action.

What you'll do

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• Current State Assessment 

• Internal Audit Program Discovery Assessment 

• Review of past audits, trends, CAPA analysis, etc. 

• Future State Internal Audit Program Design 

• Future state strategy defined 

• New internal audit framework developed 

• Deployment Preparation 

• Annual audit plan established 

• Program readiness review 

• Audit launch authorization 

• Internal Audit Execution 

• Complete internal audit for QMS 

• Support internal audit link to corrective action management 

The day-to-day

1. Deliverables and Acceptance Criteria  

 

All deliverables shall be submitted via electronic format via a secure file share method to be agreed upon by both Viasat and Contractor, as follows:   

 

Deliverable Name	Estimated Due Date (ARO)	Format	Acceptance Criteria
QMS AS9100 Internal Audit Program Discovery Assessment	30 Days (November 2026)	Contractor Format	Contractor will provide an assessment report, to include asummary of the actions performed, findings, risk assessment and recommendations.  Acceptance will be acknowledgement by email or letter from the Viasat Program Manager
Future State QMS AS9100 Audit strategy defined	45 Days (November 2026)	Contractor Format	Contractor will provide a report with the future state QMS AS9100 Internal Audit Program strategy defined. Include value-add to the QMS and business .Acceptance will be acknowledgement by email or letter from the Viasat Program Manager
New QMS AS9100  internal audit framework developed	75 days (December 2026)	Contractor Format	Contractor will provide a report detailing the updated audit framework, to include, as required, updated internal audit process, approach to auditing Acceptance will be acknowledgement by email or letter from the Viasat Program Manager
Annual QMS AS9100 Internal Audit Plan	90 days (December 2026)	Contractor Format	Contractor will provide a internal audit plan for execution January – March 2027. Acceptance will be acknowledgement by email or letter from the Viasat Program Manager
QMS AS9100 Internal Audit Reports	180 days (January - March 2027)	Contractor Format	Contractor will provide Internal Audit Reports, befitting AS9100 best business practices, for each audit and overall assessment. Acceptance will be acknowledgement by email or letter from the Viasat Program Manager
Proposed Plan for Internal Audit management	190 days (April 2027)	Contractor Format	Contractor will provide a proposed plan for the Internal Audit program management.  Acceptance will be acknowledgement by email or letter from the Viasat Program Manager

 

In the event of any delays to the work caused by Viasat (including any delays related to access to network, materials or other items required to be furnished by Viasat), Contractor shall not charge Viasat for any time related to such delays. Contractor shall only charge Viasat for engineering services within the scope of this Statement of Work. In the event of such Viasat-caused delays, Contractor shall notify the Viasat Program Manager (“Viasat PM”) immediately, and shall use reasonable commercial efforts to perform the Services. However, if Contractor is not able to perform the Services set forth in this Statement of Work due to Viasat-caused delays, Contractor shall stop work until further instructed by the Viasat Program Manager.

What you'll need

Viasat Obligations and Viasat Provided Materials 

 

Contractor will provide computer. Viasat will provide tools and resources to complete the work objectives. If needed, all Viasat information accessed by Contractor shall be deemed Confidential Information and shall be protected in accordance with the Non-Disclosure Agreement between the parties. 

 

Schedule 

 

The period of performance for this SOW begins on the SOW Effective Date and concludes on April 30, 2027. Any extensions to the period of performance shall be pre-approved by a Viasat-issued purchase order.  

What will help you on the job

For the identified tasks, Contractor shall provide qualified resources as defined in the Resource table: 

 

#	Resource Category	Est # hours  (NTE)	Hourly Rate  (US $)
1	Internal Audit Partner		(TBD)

 

Fees and Payment 

 

Contractor shall perform all services and deliverables on a labor hour basis, and will not include travel or materials, up to a maximum of billable hours, at hourly rates as defined above for a not-to-exceed (“NTE”) total of $ (TBD). 

 

Invoices shall be submitted monthly by Contractor and must be approved by the Viasat PM prior to payment. Invoices must detail specific resource, hours worked and specific tasks accomplished. Any travel that is invoiced must be accompanied by corresponding receipts and supporting documentation. 

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Viasat may, from time to time, request additional services that it wishes to incorporate into this SOW. Such services shall be provided by Contractor at an hourly rate not to exceed the rate set forth in Section 8.0 above and shall be pre-approved by a Viasat-issued Purchase Order before the services are rendered. 

Salary range

$150,500.00 - $237,500.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $187,000.00- $280,000.00/ annually



At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.
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. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.