Manager, Investigations and Intelligence

Manager, Investigations and Intelligence

Vast is building the world’s first commercial space station, and we need a Manager, Investigations & Intelligence to protect our people, property, and mission-critical assets both on Earth and beyond.

This full‑time, exempt position is located in Long Beach, California. The Manager will lead investigative and intelligence programs that proactively protect our people, space stations, mission control, astronauts, and operations.

• Leadership & Program Management – Lead the investigative and intelligence function, develop a comprehensive strategy, and align activities with real‑time operational response capabilities.
• Investigations – Direct sensitive investigations, maintain standards and reporting, collaborate with Legal, People, Cybersecurity, and Compliance, analyze trends, and advise leadership on future prevention and response.
• Intelligence – Design, lead, and sustain a proactive intelligence program, oversee collection and analysis across domains, develop relationships with external vendors, and produce high‑quality reports and briefings.
• Threat Management & Protective Support – Work with GSOC on threat management frameworks, coordinate real‑time threat assessment, fuse digital and physical intelligence, and advise on executive protection and event security.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement – Partner with Legal, People, Cybersecurity, and Operations to drive integrated risk management, ensure compliance with ITAR/EAR export controls, and provide executive‑level briefings to the Senior Director.

• 8+ years of progressive experience in investigations and intelligence analysis, including leading or managing programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, intelligence studies, international relations, security management, or a related field.

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., Intelligence Studies, Security Management, International Relations).
• Proven experience conducting or overseeing sensitive internal investigations in corporate, defense, or government environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build or manage enterprise intelligence programs that drive operational and strategic decision‑making.
• Experience collaborating with legal, compliance, and People partners to address sensitive matters ethically and effectively.
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex findings to executive audiences.
• Familiarity with investigative software, intelligence platforms, and data analysis tools.
• Ability to manage confidential information and high‑stakes issues with discretion and sound judgment.
• Willingness and ability to respond to emergent incidents and intelligence needs outside normal business hours.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, intelligence, or government sectors, or other highly regulated industries.
• Professional certifications such as CFE, CPP, PCI, PSP, or CFI.
• Experience in protective intelligence, insider threat mitigation, and geopolitical risk assessment.
• Established relationships with external intelligence and law enforcement partners.

• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
• Strong alignment with Vast’s mission and culture of innovation, integrity, and exploration.

Salary Range: $120,000—$150,000 USD. Full‑time employees receive company equity and a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, Class Pass credits, and personalized mental healthcare.

Applicants must be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. and eligible for deemed export licensing (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, and asylees and refugees).

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is governed on the basis of merit and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.