Business Admin I — Budget, Analytics & Operations

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health

dental

vision

wellbeing

retirement plans

paid time off

learning

rideshare

childcare

flexible schedule

parental leave

Job summary

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, located in Pasadena, California, seeks a Business Administrator I to support the Avionics, Power & Instrument Electronics organization. The role covers budget development, financial planning, data analysis, reporting, HR activities, workforce analysis, facilities, and lab management.

The candidate will contribute to process improvements, develop automated reports and dashboards, maintain websites and data repositories, and collaborate with customers and partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field with 1 year of related experience; Master’s degree acceptable.
• Advanced MS Office skills and familiarity with Workday.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent communication, training, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential data and exercise sound judgment.
• Experience with administrative processes for hiring foreign nationals and immigration statuses.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Section Business Manager with budget development, financial planning, data analysis, reports, rewards, HR activities, workforce analysis, facilities and space management.
• Prepare or coordinate monthly/quarterly financial analyses and reports for planning and forecasting.
• Collaborate with customers and business partners to achieve objectives and improve efficiency.
• Lead or contribute to process improvements, budget streamlining and dashboards using data sources.
• Maintain the Section’s internal and external website and repository databases.
• Provide support for managing Power and Energy Services Service Center.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Customer service

Communication skills

Leadership ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related discipline with 1+ year experience; Master’s degree acceptable

Tools

MS Office Suite

Workday

Oracle Financials

Data Extractor

OBIEE Analytics

Power BI

Job description

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, located in Pasadena, California, seeks a Business Administrator I to support the Avionics, Power & Instrument Electronics organization. The role covers budget development, financial planning, data analysis, reporting, HR activities, workforce analysis, facilities, and lab management.

The candidate will contribute to process improvements, develop automated reports and dashboards, maintain websites and data repositories, and collaborate with customers and partners