Senior Government & Customer Material SpecialistLong Beach, California, United States

Senior Government / Customer Furnished Material Specialist

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 May 2026. 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 Senior Government Furnished / Customer Furnished Material Specialist, reporting to the SVP of Supply Chain & Quality, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This will be a full-time position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities :

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all GFM / CFM-related matters across Vast. Collaborate with internal stakeholders (supply chain, logistics, finance, contracts, legal) and external partners (government agencies, subcontractors) to align on
• GFM / CFM requirements and responsibilities.
• Establish and maintain GFM / CFM plans aligned with program schedules, technical requirements, and contract deliverables.
• Coordinate with program management, supply chain, engineering, and quality teams to ensure GFM / CFM availability supports program milestones.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable FAR, DFARS, NASA regulations, and agency-specific GFM / CFM handling requirements.
• Maintain audit-ready records of GFM / CFM receipts, usage, and disposition in accordance with federal property management guidelines.
• Implement and oversee systems and processes to track GFM / CFM throughout its lifecyclefrom requisition to return or disposition.
• Maintain serialized part traceability and manage property tags and documentation as required.
• Lead regular inventories and reconciliation efforts to ensure 100% accountability of government-furnished assets.
• Support engineering and integration teams in ensuring GFM / CFM is available and validated for use at the correct program phases.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to GFM / CFM delivery delays, misallocation, or non-compliance.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts when GFM / CFM discrepancies or issues arise.
• Develop scalable GFM / CFM management workflows, documentation standards, and reporting tools.
• Generate required reports, including DD Form 1149, SF 1428, and other GFM / CFM tracking documentation per government and contractual requirements.
• Educate internal teams on proper GFM / CFM handling, compliance expectations, and documentation procedures.

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Preferred Skills & Experience :

Additional Requirements :

Salary Range : California

$100,000 - $135,000 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. 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 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, 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, 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.

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 22 C.F.R. 120.62 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.

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.