Vast · 4 days ago
Business Analyst
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$108K/yr - $153K/yr
2+ years expVast is a company focused on developing next-generation space stations to support human presence in space. The Business Analyst will assist in budgeting, forecasting, and program-level analysis to support engineering and manufacturing, providing insights for decision-making.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Partner closely with engineering leadership to support planning, execution, and delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary hardware programs
Develop and maintain analytical models related to program cost, schedule, resourcing, and execution scenarios
Support annual and rolling forecasts for engineering programs, including headcount, vendor spend, and capital needs
Conduct ad hoc technical, financial, and operational analyses to inform program and leadership decision-making
Act as an analytical point of contact across engineering, finance, supply chain, and program leadership to ensure alignment on scope, priorities, and constraints
Track program status, risks, and dependencies; synthesize inputs into clear, executive-ready updates
Prepare concise presentations and written materials for engineering leadership, finance, and executive stakeholders
Support resource planning efforts to ensure engineering programs are adequately staffed and sequenced
Establish and maintain standardized reports and dashboards to improve visibility into program health
Identify inefficiencies in existing tools, processes, or reporting and drive improvements in partnership with stakeholders
Maintain clear documentation, notes, and assumptions to ensure continuity and transparency across teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related technical or analytical field
2+ years of experience in analytical, technical program support, operations, or project-based roles
Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills, including the ability to build structured models and analyze complex datasets
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders simultaneously
Strong attention to detail with a track record of delivering accurate, well-structured work
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
Specific certifications, as appropriate
Preferred
Experience supporting engineering, hardware, manufacturing, or R&D organizations
Engineering background strongly preferred
Familiarity with program or project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Smartsheet, MS Project, Confluence)
Ability to synthesize technical and financial inputs into clear insights for leadership
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort presenting to senior technical leaders
Experience working in aerospace, manufacturing, or other highly technical, capital-intensive environments
Self-starter mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Benefits
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
Other discounts and perks
Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge
Lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees
Company
Vast
Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure 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.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Max Haot
Chief Executive Officer
Alex Hudson
Chief Technology Officer
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