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 August 2025. 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 Talent Development Program Manager, reporting to the Director, Talent Development, to program manage talent solutions, facilitate engaging learning experiences, and create impactful learning content and programs across the business; all in service of our work to design and build artificial-gravity, human-rated space stations.
This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
Manage Talent Development and Learning Projects
- Manage a limited number of enterprise-wide talent development and learning programs, initiatives, and projects (examples include: Engagement Surveys, Performance Management, Manager Development, and
- Onboarding)
- Effectively plan, communicate, and execute project plans across teams and departments
- Maintain project documentation and knowledge databases
- Collaborate with project team members to execute against deliverables and milestones
- Become the subject matter expert for core talent management technologies (performance system, learning management system, survey platform) ● Measure, monitor, evaluate, and report key organizational insights stemming from project data
Design, Deliver, and Evaluate Learning Experiences
- Leverage training intake form data to scope learning opportunities across the business and propose innovative solutions
- Create comprehensive and targeted learning materials, including e-learning modules, job aids, and multimedia content.
- Incorporate adult learning theories to enhance the learning experience Leverage content creation tools, eLearning software, and other editing programs to create engaging and interactive content
- Ensure consistency and a positive user experience across various learning modules and programs
- Partner with subject matter experts to fully assess, scope, and manage expectations of learning solutions
- Facilitate in-person and virtual training
- Upload and actively manage LMS content to monitor learner registration, attendance, and completion of various compliance and training courses
- Synthesize reports and people data to understand training and development insights that will inform continuous improvement efforts
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3-4 years of experience with instructional design, training content creation, and facilitation.
- 2-3 years of project management experience
- Interest in learning and development
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Aerospace industry experience
- Experience with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Gmail)
- Learning Management System experience
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
- Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees and vendors
- Logical and strategic approach to solving problems
- Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.
Pay Ranges:
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
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 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
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.
