Space Policy & Government Ops Intern (DC)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation in Washington, DC is offering a Government Operations Intern Summer 2027. You will learn how the Government Operations team aligns with state and local governments while supporting internal projects and strategies.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a relevant degree with a 3.0+ GPA, have 3+ months in corporate government-facing roles, and can work full-time on-site for 12+ weeks starting May/June 2027. Compensation includes hourly pay and relocation stipend options.

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 remaining post internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• 3+ months of corporate function experience within the areas of federal government, elections, policy or corporate Government Operations.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge to real-world government operations challenges under mentorship.
• Work with a fast-paced team to learn internal priorities and processes.
• Attend regular 1:1s with mentors and supervisors to track progress.

Skills

Team collaboration

Ability to lead projects

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in Business Admin, Public Policy, Political Science or related field

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation in Washington, DC is offering a Government Operations Intern Summer 2027. You will learn how the Government Operations team aligns with state and local governments while supporting internal projects and strategies.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a relevant degree with a 3.0+ GPA, have 3+ months in corporate government-facing roles, and can work full-time on-site for 12+ weeks starting May/June 2027. Compensation includes hourly pay and relocation stipend options.