Rocket Lab
Government Operations Intern Spring 2027
Washington, DC +1 · Internship · Posted Oct 2, 2026
- Location
- Washington, DC
Washington D.C. - Experience
- At least 3 months in a stated relevant corporate-function area; 6+ months in Government Operations is preferred.
- Education
- Enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate program in Business Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field; at least one semester of school must remain post-internship.
- Visa sponsorship
- For U.S. offices, must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain applicable U.S. Department of State and/or Department of Commerce authorizations.
About the job
Supports Rocket Lab’s Government Operations team in Washington, D.C., learning how it advances company priorities with state and local governments.
What you'll do
- Work with a mentor and department employees to develop professional and technical skills.
- Apply engineering and industry concepts to workplace challenges.
- Attend mentor and supervisor check-ins and provide progress updates.
What they ask for
- Be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate program in Business Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field, with at least one semester remaining after the internship.
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Have 3+ months of corporate-function experience in federal government, elections, policy, or corporate Government Operations.
- Work full-time on-site for at least 12 consecutive weeks beginning January, February, or March 2027.
Nice to have
- GPA of 3.5 or above; 6+ months of Government Operations experience.
- Knowledge of legislative process or space policy.
Pay
$22.00 USD Hourly (base pay)
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