Senior Government/Customer Furnished Material Specialist

Vast is looking for a Senior Government Furnished/Customer Furnished Material Specialist, reporting to the SVP of Supply Chain & Quality, 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, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities: 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all GFM/CFM-related matters across Vast. Collaborate with internal stakeholders (supply chain, logistics, finance, contracts, legal) and external partners (government agencies, subcontractors) to align on
• GFM/CFM requirements and responsibilities.
• Establish and maintain GFM/CFM plans aligned with program schedules, technical requirements, and contract deliverables.
• Coordinate with program management, supply chain, engineering, and quality teams to ensure GFM/CFM availability supports program milestones.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable FAR, DFARS, NASA regulations, and agency-specific GFM/CFM handling requirements.
• Maintain audit-ready records of GFM/CFM receipts, usage, and disposition in accordance with federal property management guidelines.
• Implement and oversee systems and processes to track GFM/CFM throughout its lifecycle—from requisition to return or disposition.
• Maintain serialized part traceability and manage property tags and documentation as required.
• Lead regular inventories and reconciliation efforts to ensure 100% accountability of government-furnished assets.
• Support engineering and integration teams in ensuring GFM/CFM is available and validated for use at the correct program phases.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to GFM/CFM delivery delays, misallocation, or non-compliance.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts when GFM/CFM discrepancies or issues arise.
• Develop scalable GFM/CFM management workflows, documentation standards, and reporting tools.
• Generate required reports, including DD Form 1149, SF 1428, and other GFM /CFM tracking documentation per government and contractual requirements.
• Educate internal teams on proper GFM/CFM handling, compliance expectations, and documentation procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in government property or asset management, ideally within a defense, aerospace, or space environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 45, DFARS 245, and other applicable federal property regulations.
• Skilled in maintaining ITAR/EAR compliance and proper tagging, tracking, and reporting of government-owned assets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in preparing and presenting property management documentation, reports, and policy updates.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects, adjusting to abrupt changes in strategic direction.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones