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Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to support a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and supporting a growing space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to design, build, and operate its own spacecraft in orbit. Next, Haven-1 is targeted to become the world’s first commercial space station, with launch anticipated in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced two new offerings leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo: Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line; and Vast Lunar Systems, power, communications, and habitats for the Moon.\nHeadquartered in Long Beach, California, and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities capable of manufacturing America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for Mars, dedicated modules for government partners, and other crewed systems designed to unlock the expanding long-term space economy.\nVast is looking for a Compensation Analyst II, reporting to the Senior Manager, Compensation.\nThis will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach Office.\nThe Compensation Analyst II serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders and People Business Partners, providing guidance on compensation philosophy, market competitiveness, internal equity, and pay decisions. This role partners closely with leaders throughout the employee lifecycle, supporting hiring, promotions, organizational changes, and annual compensation programs while ensuring consistent application of compensation policies and practices.\nCompensation Analysis & Business Support\nSupport People Business Partners and business leaders by providing compensation data, analysis, and recommendations related to pay decisions, promotions, and internal mobility\nAnalyze compensation trends, internal equity, and market competitiveness to support informed decision-making\nPartner with senior compensation team members to address compensation questions and support business needs\nPrepare compensation reports, summaries, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations\nCompensation Programs\nSupport the execution of compensation planning activities, including merit increases, promotions, market adjustments, and off-cycle compensation reviews\nReview and analyze salary offers, promotions, internal mobility, and other compensation changes for alignment with established guidelines and internal equity\nDevelop and maintain compensation models, costing analyses, and budget reports to support planning and decision-making\nAssist with compensation program administration, including data preparation, validation, reporting, and system updates\nParticipate in compensation projects and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and the employee experience\nMarket Pricing\nConduct market pricing using salary surveys and benchmarking tools to evaluate compensation competitiveness\nParticipate in annual compensation surveys, including data collection, validation, submission, and analysis of results\nSupport job architecture initiatives, including job evaluations, leveling, title alignment, and salary structure maintenance\nAnalyze market data and internal compensation trends to identify potential pay gaps and recommend adjustments for review\nMaintain accurate job and compensation data to support consistent application of compensation practices\nCompensation Governance & Data Integrity\nApply established compensation policies, guidelines, and procedures to support consistent and equitable pay practices\nIdentify potential compensation discrepancies, internal equity concerns, and exceptions for review and resolution\nMaintain accurate compensation data across HRIS, compensation planning platforms, and reporting tools\nSupport compensation audits, reporting, and compliance activities\nAssist with documenting compensation processes and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement\nMinimum Qualifications\n3+ years of experience in compensation\nWorking knowledge of compensation principles, including:\nSalary structures and pay ranges\nMarket pricing and benchmarking\nJob evaluation and internal equity\nCompensation planning and administration\nProficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and analysis of large datasets\nExperience working with HRIS platforms, compensation systems, or similar data management tools\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and communicate findings\nStrong attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity\nEffective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams and support business stakeholders\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment\nPreferred Skills & Experience\nBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field\nProgress toward Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification\nExperience supporting engineering, aerospace, technology, or manufacturing organizations\nFamiliarity with market survey providers such as Aon, Mercer, Radford, or WTW\nExperience with compensation platforms such as Pave or similar systems\nExperience supporting annual compensation planning cycles, including merit, promotions, and equity programs\nExposure to job architecture, job leveling, and salary structure development\nExperience creating compensation models, dashboards, and analytical reports\nDemonstrated ability to identify process improvements and contribute to operational efficiency\nAdditional Requirements\nAbility to travel up to 10% of the time\nWillingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones\nAbility to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted\nSpecific certifications, as appropriate\nPay Range: California\n$82,000—$116,400 USD\nWe calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.\nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS\n\nBase 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: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. 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