Director, Contracts

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

4d•$165,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

Based onsite at one of Rocket Lab’s US Sites (Long Beach, CA, Silver Spring, MD, Denver, CO, Albuquerque, NM), the Director of Contracts will be responsible for helping to lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing contracts team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement to ensure that Rocket Lab meets its contractual obligations and performance milestones for its customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of work experience (16+ years total work experience)
12+ years of contract administration or contract management experience
US Citizenship is required due to program requirements
Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of Government contracts and contract types, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), and/or the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS).
Experience managing DoD and NASA prime contracts and/or subcontracts supporting DoD and NASA programs.
Request for proposal (RFP) analysis and proposal preparation experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to articulate and effectively communicate contract compliance information to various levels of management and program teams.
Proven ability to support professional growth of team members by identifying development opportunities and coaching direct reports toward their personal and professional goals.

Responsibilities

Negotiate Government contracts, commercial contracts, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements and IP licenses.
Ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of Government and commercial contracts, including prime contracts, and serve as the key customer interface for any contractual changes, disputes, or requests for equitable adjustment during contract performance.
Assist in proposal review and preparation in response to Government and commercial solicitations and respond to government and commercial requests for information/clarification during a procurement competition.
Review, interpret and provide advice to internal clients regarding contract provisions and agreement types.
Develop and evolve processes for efficient contract management with cross-functional partners.
Establish and maintain excellent relationships with Government and other customer counterparts.
Management of a small team of contracts professionals at various levels of professional development.

Benefits

company stock
Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
dental and vision coverage
paid vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays
flexible spending and dependent care accounts
paid parental leave
disability and life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
subsidized EV charging
onsite fitness centers (where available)
discounted gym memberships
complimentary snacks and beverages
50% employee discount on our popular merch store
variety of other employee discounts