Business Admin I: Drive Strategy & Operations

Jet Propulsion Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s Avionics, Power & Instrument Electronics Section seeks a Business Administrator to support budget development, financial planning, data analysis, reporting, and HR activities across the organization.

You will help streamline processes, develop automated reports and dashboards, manage facilities and space, and collaborate with customers and partners to deliver high‑impact electronics programs in avionics, motor control, power, and instruments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of related experience; Master's degree with minimum 0 years of related experience.
• General understanding of advanced principles in Business Administration, Financial Planning, Workforce Administration, Safety and Facility Management.
• Ability to present complex findings clearly using graphics, tables, and high-level summaries.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Section Business Manager with budget development and financial planning, data analysis, reporting, rewards and recognition, HR activities, workforce analysis, facilities, safety, and office space/lab management.
• Prepare or coordinate monthly/quarterly financial analyses, reports and data for strategic planning and forecasting.
• Collaborate with customers and business partners to achieve objectives and increase efficiency.
• Lead or contribute to process-improvement initiatives, budget streamlining, and improvements to business systems (dashboards, reports, metrics).
• Maintain the Section’s internal and external website and repository databases.
• Exercise sound judgment in evaluating solutions to business challenges.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related discipline

Tools

Oracle Financials

Data Extractor

IBT

OBIEE Analytics

Power BI

Workday

Job description

Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s Avionics, Power & Instrument Electronics Section seeks a Business Administrator to support budget development, financial planning, data analysis, reporting, and HR activities across the organization.

You will help streamline processes, develop automated reports and dashboards, manage facilities and space, and collaborate with customers and partners to deliver high‑impact electronics programs in avionics, motor control, power, and instruments.