Training Operations Coordinator

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a 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. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. 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 Training Operations Coordinator , reporting to the Director of Talent Development , to support onsite training, administration of the Learning Management System, and talent development program management.

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


Responsibilities:

• Daily administration of data, certifications, course rosters and attendance, materials, eLearning, tests/quizzes, dashboards, and system configurations for the Learning Management System (Cornerstone)
• Organize, schedule, manage enrollments, record attendance and ensure training materials are available for in-person training courses
• Act as a primary point of contact for routine employee inquiries, exercising sound judgment to resolve standard issues and escalating complex or unique matters to Talent Development team members as appropriate
• Coordinate with third party vendors for specialized resources and instruction which are outside of internal expertise
• Coordination with Vast end users to establish the scope of work across Talent Programs and the Training Intake Form
• Create course materials, such as PowerPoints, handouts, and tests for instructor-led programs
• Assist with data and reporting requests from internal customers and cross-functional People team members
• Own the ongoing maintenance and optimization of the Talent Development team's Confluence pages, ensuring information is accessible, accurate, and updated regularly

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Intermediate level Google Sheets (or Microsoft Excel) knowledge

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience with Learning Management Systems (1+ years, Cornerstone preferred)
• Basic understanding of Learning & Development (course completion rates, compliance training, Instructor-Led Training vs. eLearning)
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to easily navigate through different computer software programs (Google Workspace Applications, Microsoft Excel, Tableau)
• 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, vendors, and customers
• 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 Range: California

$29-$42 USD

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: 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. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

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.