VAST Data

Policy & Government Relations Analyst

Long Beach, California, United States · Full-time

No sponsorship$90k-$128kDetected 10 hours ago

CybersecurityBusiness DevelopmentLogisticsResearchCommunicationWritingOrganizational Skills

About the role

Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030.
If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities

Support Vast's local government relations strategy in Long Beach and the broader Southern California region, including engagement with city officials, local economic development organizations, and community stakeholders.
Produce and maintain a recurring government affairs newsletter to keep internal stakeholders informed on relevant policy, legislative, and local developments.
Support proposal writing efforts in coordination with Business Development, including narrative content related to government affairs and policy positioning.
Support tracking and management of the federal budget, appropriations, and NDAA processes as they relate to Vast's priorities.
Support staff outreach and scheduling for congressional, agency, and local government meetings, including coordination of logistics and follow-ups.
Build and maintain an organized database of relevant contacts across local, state, and federal government, congressional offices, and industry stakeholders.
Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station.
Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft.
Vast is looking for a Policy & Government Relations Analyst, reporting to the Director Special Programs, to support the company's government affairs strategy through research, analysis, and coordination across local, state, and federal engagement.
This role will play a critical part in strengthening Vast's presence in the commercial space sector, tracking policy and budget developments in Washington, and producing high-quality written materials that support Vast's broader government affairs and business development objectives.

Requirements

Strong research, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to translate complex policy topics into clear, concise materials.
Ability to obtain appropriate security clearance, if required, to support national security space programs.

Nice to have

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Skills

Experience with or understanding of the congressional appropriations and NDAA processes.
Experience in local government relations or community engagement, ideally within the Long Beach or broader Southern California region.
Experience supporting proposal writing or business development efforts.
Experience building and maintaining stakeholder or contact databases.
Interest or experience in commercial space, aerospace, defense technology, or national security policy.
Self-starter with strong time-management skills and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities

Compensation

$90,000 - $128,000 USD
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.

Benefits

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.
Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off

Company info

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space.
Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.
Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time.

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.
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.

Visa & Work Authorization

Ability to obtain appropriate security clearance, if required, to support national security space programs

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