Business Admin II

Jet Propulsion Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Wellbeing program

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Learning programs

Rideshare

Childcare support

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, is seeking a Business Administrator II to support the administrative duties of an organization delivering electronics platforms for avionics, motor control, power, and instruments. You will report to the Section Business Manager within 7345 Avionics, Power & Instrument Electronics Business Administration Team.

The role emphasizes budget development, financial planning, data analysis, reporting, workforce analysis, and facilities management, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business-related field with relevant experience.
• Ability to present complex findings clearly using graphics, tables and summaries.
• Advanced MS Office skills and familiarity with Workday, reporting and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Section Business Manager with budget development and financial planning.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial analyses, reports, and data for management.
• Collaborate with customers and partners to improve efficiency and objectives.
• Lead initiatives on process improvement, budget streamlining, and reporting automation.
• Maintain internal/external websites and repository databases for the section.
• Exercise discretion evaluating business solutions and serve as backup to the manager.
• Support Power and Energy Services Service Center management.
• Perform ad hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Workday

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Finance/Accounting

Master's degree in related disciplines

Tools

Oracle Financials

Data Extractor

IBT

OBIEE Analytics

Power BI

Job description

Job Details

New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL.

Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.

Responsibilities

The Avionics, Power & Instrument Electronics Section seeks a Business Administrator to support the administrative duties of an organization that provides leadership and unique world-class expertise in defining architectures and delivering electronics platforms for avionics, motor control, power, and instruments. This section is responsible for design, analysis, fabrication, testing, verification/validation, operations of the cross-discipline electronics, and infrastructure. We are seeking a highly professional, self‑motivated individual to serve as Business Administrator II. This role requires a strong commitment to service excellence, organizational precision, and operational flexibility within a fast‑paced, high-volume, and dynamic organization. As a member of 7345 Avionics, Power & Instrument Electronics Business Administration Team, you will report to the Section Business Manager.

Tasks

• Assisting the Section Business Manager with a variety of activities including budget development and financial planning, data analysis, reporting, rewards and recognition, various human resources activities, workforce analysis, facilities, safety, and office space/lab management across the organization.
• Preparing or coordinating monthly and/or quarterly scheduled and ad‑hoc financial analyses, reports and data as requested by management for strategic planning, performance reporting, and forecasting.
• Collaborating with customers and business partners to achieve objectives and increase the efficiency of the organization.
• Leading and/or contributing to initiatives focused on process improvement, budget streamlining, and business systems enhancement such as developing automated reports, dashboards, and business metrics using advanced query tools and multiple data sources.
• Maintaining the Section’s internal and external website and repository databases.
• Exercising sound judgment and discretion in evaluating solutions to business challenges.
• Eventually serving as backup to the Section Business Manager for specified functions.
• Performing ad hoc duties as assigned.
• Will assist in managing the Power and Energy Services Service Center, which is a $5+ million service center.

Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of related experience; Master’s degree in similar disciplines with a minimum of 1 year of related experience. Broad understanding and wide application of advanced principles, theories, concepts and techniques in Business Administration, Financial Planning, Workforce Administration, Safety and Facility Management. Ability to present complex findings in a clear, concise manner using graphics, tables and high‑level summarization – both verbally and in writing. Must have advanced skills in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and familiarity with Workday. Must be a self‑starter with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with proven track record to plan, prioritize, multi‑task, complete assignments, and resolve highly complex issues independently and in a team environment. Successful history of establishing trust with customers and working as a strong, collaborative business partner with all levels of personnel, and an ability to effectively lead teams. Must have the ability to use tact and discretion when working with critical or confidential data. Must have excellent communication, training, and presentation skills. Demonstrated knowledge of administrative processes for hiring foreign nationals and familiarity with immigration statuses. Strong professional characteristics: dependable, responsible, attention to detail, hardworking, intellectually curious individual who takes initiative and ownership of work. Demonstrated ability to work successfully under pressure on multiple tasks, meet time commitments and deliver high‑quality work products. Must have excellent interpersonal skills, integrity and customer service.

Preferred Skills

Broad administrative experience in the areas of financial analysis, budgeting, cost analysis, asset management, workforce planning, and human resources. Proven ability to navigate changing project scenarios and life cycle cost. Experience with ORACLE financials and requisition modules, as well as applications including Data Extractor, IBT, OBIEE Analytics, Power BI, and Workday. Knowledge of organizational operations, applicable JPL and NASA policies and procedures, and government regulations. Previous Service Center Experience.

Benefits and Perks

JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more.

Our focus is on work‑life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together.

Salary

The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California. $85,176 - $122,616

Equal Opportunity Employer

JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law. In addition, JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. EEO is the Law. EEO is the Law Supplement Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules imposed by NASA, JPL will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries or those born in a designated country unless they are U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S or have other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The Designated Countries List is available here.

About JPL

Formed in 1936, the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center managed for NASA by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech.) JPL joined NASA as an FFRDC when the agency was founded in 1958. JPL helped open the Space Age by developing America’s first Earth‑orbiting science satellite, creating the first successful interplanetary spacecraft, and sending robotic missions to the solar system. Today JPL continues its world‑leading innovation, implementing programs in planetary exploration, Earth science, space‑based astronomy and technology development while applying its capabilities to technical and scientific problems of national significance. Above all, we are explorers. At JPL we promote collaboration, innovation, integrity, and excellence in distinct academic areas. We turn ideas for science investigation into the reality of groundbreaking space missions, partnering with our strategic business teams to guide JPL into the future.