Space Government Ops Intern (DC) – Policy & Programs

Rocket Lab Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Company equity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine.

Come shape the future with us. As a Federal Government Operations Intern based at Rocket Lab's site in Washington, D.C., you will have the opportunity to learn about the internal priorities of Rocket Lab and

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate program in Business Administration, Public Policy, Political Science or related field and have at least one semester of school remaining post internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• 3+ months of corporate function experience within federal government, elections, policy or corporate Government Operations.
• GPA of 3.5 or above.
• 6+ months of corporate function experience within Government Operations.
• Knowledge of legislative process.
• Knowledge of space policy.

Responsibilities

• Work with a mentor and other employees within the department to apply knowledge and grow skills both technically and professionally
• Work with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply engineering and industry concepts to real challenges
• Attend frequent 1:1s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning while providing progress updates

Skills

Ambiguity handling

Independent project leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Business Admin / Public Policy / Political Science or related

Job description

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine.

Come shape the future with us. As a Federal Government Operations Intern based at Rocket Lab's site in Washington, D.C., you will have the opportunity to learn about the internal priorities of Rocket Lab and