Licensing & Compliance Specialist

Vast is looking for a Licensing & 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 well-organized compliance program records
• Track deliverables and deadlines associated with license applications, authorizations, and reporting requirements 
• Support periodic reviews and audits of compliance program elements
• Review regulations and guidance in support of continuous improvement of compliance operations 
• Interface cross-functionally 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 on-site 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, process-oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Enthusiasm learning nuanced legal subject matter
• Familiarity with automating processes using available tools/applications
• Experience within the space/aerospace industry
• Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
• Comfortable balancing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously