Senior Subcontracts Specialist, Indirect

<div class="content-intro"><p>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. 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. 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. 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.</p></div><p>Vast is looking for a <strong>Senior Subcontracts Specialist, Indirect</strong> reporting to the<strong> Director of Indirect Supply Chain, </strong>to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations. </p>
<p>This will be a <strong>full-time</strong>, <strong>exempt</strong> position located in our <strong>Long Beach</strong> location. </p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Develop category specific strategies for Indirect (Facilities, Capital Equipment and Services) to deliver high quality and low cost solutions for Vast Operations and Manufacturing Customers</li>
<li>Interface with key Vast Customers including Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering and and senior leadership to understand the strategic direction, capital requirements and business priorities</li>
<li>Manage the procurement process – RFI/RFQ/RFPs, negotiations, etc. – for Indirect projects.  Scope includes managing supplier planning and execution, coordination, contract preparation, negotiation and execution.</li>
<li>Directly manage suppliers for Indirect spend (including equipment, engineering & design, and construction), category through supplier scorecards, quarterly business reviews; measuring contract compliance and other key metrics to ensure targets/ schedules are being met and value is being delivered to the business</li>
<li>Ensure all sourcing activities are conducted in accordance with proper procedures and protocols. Track execution to sourcing and procuring plans for all projects per cost and timeline</li>
<li>Seek alternate and innovative ideas to provide business solutions, challenge requirements and specifications to create competitive advantage</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Familiarity and experience in negotiating contracts and terms and conditions, specifically AIA Agreements</li>
<li>Experience in all aspects of the Indirect Procurement process, from demand identification through fulfillment</li>
<li>Associates degree in <strong>Business, Supply Chain, Engineering</strong>, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Preferred Skills & Experience</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelors of Science degree in Business or Engineering discipline </li>
<li>Experience with subcontracts, purchasing or contracts within an aerospace environment</li>
<li>Negotiation skills with contracts exceeding $1 million with tight deadline requirements </li>
<li>Experience in conducting presentations to senior leadership</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Additional Requirements</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Ability to travel up to 20% of the time</li>
<li>Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones</li>
</ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay Range: California</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$131,200</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$186,240 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p style="line-height: 1;"><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS<br></strong><br>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: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.</p>
<p style="line-height: 1;"><strong><br>U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS<br><br></strong>The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-120.62">22 C.F.R. § 120.62</a> or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.<br><br></p>
<p style="line-height: 1;"><strong>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY</strong><br><br>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.</p></div>