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 Finance Intern to work closely with the CFO and finance team to conduct market research and financial analysis in support of building the world’s first commercial space station.

This full-time internship will start in January or February 2025, with a duration of 12-weeks at our Long Beach, CA Headquarters.

During this internship, you may gain experience in:

Investor Research and Fund Analysis
Financial Modeling and Analysis
Database and Systems Management
Data-Driven Reporting
Presentation and Communication
Ad-hoc Modeling and Profitability Optimization

Responsibilities will vary depending on the intern’s area of expertise.

Minimum Qualifications:

Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Accounting, Statistics, Finance, or a non-finance major with a demonstrated interest in finance or business
PowerPoint or Google Slides experience
Excel or Google Sheets experience
Ability to work full-time on-site for 12-weeks in Long Beach, CA

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Highly analytical with a strong understanding of quantitative methods and attention to precision
Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate challenges from multiple perspectives
Strong written and oral communication skills to drive consensus across teams
Able to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Experience in critical thinking to develop grounded recommendations and optimize impact

Pay Range

$33/hr Bachelor’s
$38/hr Master’s

Salary Range: California

$33—$38 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: 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.

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