Manager, Investigations and Intelligence Long , California,

Manager, Investigations and Intelligence

Long Beach, California, United States

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‑g. 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 2026.

It is part of our stepping stone approach to continuous human presence in LEO. 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 Manager, Investigations & Intelligence
, reporting to the Senior Director, Security & Intelligence, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial‑gravity human‑rated space stations. The Manager, Investigations & Intelligence will lead investigative and intelligence programs that proactively protect our people, property, space stations, mission control, astronauts, and operations both on Earth and beyond. This position plays a critical role in safeguarding those who are pioneering the future of space exploration.

If you are passionate about leading complex investigations, producing actionable intelligence, and shaping strategic protection initiatives within a company building humanity’s future in space, this role is for you.

This will be a full‑time
,
exempt position located in our
Long Beach location.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the function responsible for investigative operations and intelligence analysis that support Vast’s global protection and operational objectives.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for investigations and intelligence that aligns with Vast’s mission, culture, and evolving risk landscape.
• Partner closely with the Manager, Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) and Manager, Security Operations, to align investigative and intelligence activities with real‑time operational response capabilities.

• Direct and oversee sensitive and complex investigations. Improve and maintain investigative standards, documentation practices, and reporting frameworks to ensure consistency, compliance, and transparency.
• Collaborate with Legal, People, Cybersecurity, and Compliance teams to ensure all investigations are conducted ethically, legally, and with the utmost discretion.
• Analyze investigative trends and metrics to identify systemic risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on investigative matters, providing insight and recommendations for future prevention and response.
• Design, lead, and sustain a proactive intelligence program that delivers timely, relevant, and actionable insights to decision‑makers across Vast.
• Oversee intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination across domains, including geopolitical, aerospace, foreign intelligence, criminal, cyber, and insider threats.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external intelligence vendors, industry partners, and law enforcement to enhance threat awareness and response readiness.
• Produce high‑quality intelligence reports, threat assessments, and executive briefings to inform operational and strategic decisions.
• Continuously assess emerging risks, technologies, and trends to inform long‑term security and operational planning.

• Collaborate with the GSOC on protective intelligence and threat management frameworks that support Vast’s people and mission‑critical assets.
• Ensure GSOC and investigative functions work in coordination to assess, track, and manage threats in real time.
• Collaborate with Operations, Cybersecurity, and the People team to fuse digital and physical intelligence for comprehensive threat analysis and mitigation.
• Advise on executive protection and event security planning through the application of investigative findings and intelligence assessments.