Communications and Business Analyst Intern

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.

Viasat is seeking a talented and self-motivated Communications and Business Analyst Intern for the Government Services and Solutions business. The position combines the skills of a traditional business analyst, analyzing data to identify business insights, with strong communication abilities to effectively convey findings and recommendations to stakeholders across different levels of an organization.

Day to day responsibilities for this intern include:

• Requirement gathering: Conduct interviews and workshops with stakeholders to understand business needs, identify pain points, and document detailed requirements for projects or system improvements
• Data analysis: Collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources (internal systems, market research, customer feedback) to identify trends, patterns, and potential opportunities
• Communication strategy development: Create communication plans to effectively share insights and updates with relevant stakeholders, including leadership, project teams, and end-users
• Report writing and presentation: Develop clear and concise reports, presentations, and dashboards to visually communicate key findings and recommendations to decision-makers
• Process improvement: Identify inefficiencies in existing business processes and propose data-driven solutions for optimization

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in marketing, business, communications, or a related field
• To be eligible for this position your final graduation date must fall between December 2025 and June 2026
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively present complex information to diverse audiences
• Understanding of business operations, key performance indicators (KPIs), and industry trends
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Familiarity with tools like Power BI and/or Tableau
• Familiarity with project management software like Monday.com
• Ability to identify root causes of issues, analyze options, and develop practical solutions
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, implement solutions, and manage project timelines
• US citizenship is required for this position

Internship Dates:

• Proficiency in data analysis techniques, including statistical analysis, data visualization, and data modeling
• Oral and written communication skills
• Collaboration/being a team player
• Adaptability
• Attention to detail/organized

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.