Property Administrator II: FAR Compliance & Asset Control

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; California; On-site; USD 86,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, seeks a Property Administrator II to manage government- and customer-furnished property, ensuring accountability and compliance with FAR/NFS and NASA policies. You will oversee asset records, audits, calibration tracking, and disposal coordination, while partnering with subcontractors and internal teams.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong communication, and readiness for audits, with opportunities to mentor custodians and lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, logistics, or related field with 3+ years of related experience.
• Familiarity administering government- and customer-furnished property under FAR Part 45 / FAR 52.245-1 and NASA FAR Supplement (NFS).
• Experience managing government property associated with purchase orders and subcontracts.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently under limited supervision, analyzing complex factors and resolving inventory discrepancies.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with project personnel and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee property accountability records across the full asset lifecycle, from receipt to final disposition.
• Conduct physical inventory audits and verify asset tagging per requirements.
• Collaborate with subcontractors, SCMs, and CTMs to resolve property matters and ensure contract compliance.
• Investigate, document, and resolve inventory adjustments and liability determinations.
• Coordinate calibration, repair, servicing, and auditable records of equipment status.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Inventory management

Audit readiness

FAR/NFS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Logistics

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

Oracle ERP (Asset Tracking)

Oracle Fixed Assets

Job description

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, seeks a Property Administrator II to manage government- and customer-furnished property, ensuring accountability and compliance with FAR/NFS and NASA policies. You will oversee asset records, audits, calibration tracking, and disposal coordination, while partnering with subcontractors and internal teams.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong communication, and readiness for audits, with opportunities to mentor custodians and lead