Regulatory Compliance Specialist - Long Beach, United States - Vast

Vast

Verified Company

Long Beach, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space.

We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity.

Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world's first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in August 2025.

Our team is
all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time.

If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is looking for a
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, reporting to an
Associate General Counsel within the Legal team, to support the development and implementation of compliance measures related to U.S.

export controls (ITAR/EAR) and U.S. regulations for commercial space stations (e.g., FCC, NOAA, FAA).

This will be a
full-time, exempt position located in our
Long Beach, CA location.

Responsibilities:

Support implementation of compliance with the conditions and provisos of authorizations under applicable federal regulations (e.g., ITAR/EAR, FCC, NOAA)
Draft policies and procedures in support of compliance with applicable federal regulations
Administer existing compliance policies and procedures (e.g., technology control plans, foreign visitor procedures, restricted party screenings)
Conduct compliance trainings and help prepare training materials
Maintain wellorganized compliance program records
Support periodic reviews and audits of compliance program elements
Review regulations and guidance in support of continuous improvement of compliance operations
Interface crossfunctionally across the organization with members of the Engineering, IT/Security, Supply Chain, Business Development, HR, Finance/Accounting, and Legal teams to support compliance operations
Serve as primary onsite point of contact for compliance operations at Vast's facilities in Long Beach, CA and Hawthorne, CA

Minimum Qualifications:

3+ years relevant prior experience (e.g., compliance operations, regulatory affairs, law firm paralegal)
Bachelor's degree

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Inquisitive and analytical mindset, attention to detail, processoriented
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience within the space/aerospace industry
Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
Comfortable balancing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

Additional Requirements:

Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
Specific certifications, as appropriate

Pay Range:

Regulatory Compliance Specialist: $95,500 $140,200
Sr

Regulatory Compliance Specialist:
$135,600 - $195,200

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package.

Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.