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Compensation Intern

CompanyVast
LocationLong Beach
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 10, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Compensation Intern will assist in collecting and organizing compensation data while supporting market research and benchmarking studies. They will also help maintain compensation databases and collaborate with HR partners on performance review and merit cycle tasks.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$30 - $35
Company Size
1044
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure 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 in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. With more than 1,000 employees at its Long Beach, California headquarters and over a billion dollars in private capital invested, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy.
About the Role

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 Compensation Intern, reporting to the Senior Manager, Compensation,, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

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

Responsibilities: 

  • Assist in collecting, cleaning, and organizing compensation‑related data for analysis and reporting.
  • Support the team in conducting market research and benchmarking studies to compare internal pay ranges with external labor market data.
  • Help maintain compensation databases, job descriptions, and pay structure documentation.
  • Participate in job evaluation activities, including reviewing job content and aligning roles to internal frameworks.
  • Prepare basic reports, charts, and summaries to support compensation projects and leadership requests.
  • Collaborate with HR partners on compensation‑related tasks during performance review or merit cycle periods.
  • Contribute to process improvements by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows or enhance data accuracy.
  • Provide general project support to the Compensation team as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; familiarity with formulas, pivot tables, or data visualization tools.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong analytical skills with an interest in data‑driven decision‑making.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
  • Strong communication skills and comfort working with cross‑functional partners.
  • Curiosity, willingness to learn, and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Pay Range:

  • Undergraduate: $30/hr
  • Master's: $35/hr
Pay Range: California
$30—$35 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, 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.
Key Skills
Data analysisCompensation benchmarkingMarket researchExcelGoogle SheetsData visualizationJob evaluationReportingCommunicationAnalytical skillsAttention to detailConfidentialityProblem solvingProcess improvement
Categories
Human ResourcesData & AnalyticsFinance & Accounting
Benefits
Medical coverageDental coverageVision coveragePaid time offPaid parental leaveShort-term disability insuranceLong-term disability insuranceLife insurance401(k) retirement planClassPass creditsMental healthcareEquitySubsidized mealsFree snacks and coffee