Contracts Manager I

Job Description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Contracts Manager I to be based onsite at their headquarters in Long Beach, CA. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for contract administration and compliance across the Rocket Lab enterprise, supporting multiple types of U.S. Government and commercial contracts. This role is primarily focused on space systems and launch services, as well as Rocket Lab’s commercial products and services. The position requires high-level productivity and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

What this role involves:

• Negotiating and administering government contracts, commercial contracts, subcontracts, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and IP licenses.
• Drafting and negotiating master service agreements, master supply agreements, and launch services agreements.
• Analyzing model contract terms and conditions.
• Serving as the primary customer interface for contractual compliance matters.
• Assisting in proposal review and preparation.
• Creating and maintaining contract and business files.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with government and customer counterparts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of contract administration and/or management experience in the Space and/or Aerospace & Defense industries.
• 3+ years of direct management of government contracts.
• Experience with a range of agencies (DoD, NASA, IC).
• Working understanding of legal issues and terminology.
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), as well as NASA Space Flight (NSF) and other agency-specific regulations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Rocket Lab offers:

• Company equity
• Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage
• 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase program
• Subsidized EV charging stations
• Onsite gym
• Food and drinks
• Childcare concierge
• Other discounts