Strategic Budget & Analytics Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Learning opportunities

Rideshare programs

Childcare support

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, seeks a seasoned Business Analyst II to support budgeting, financial planning, analytics, and reporting for strategic communications initiatives. You will partner with mission teams to scope work, forecast budgets, and monitor task plans across multiple funding sources.

The role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to present complex data clearly, and experience with MS Office and BI tools.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration 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.
• Wide-ranging experience and sophisticated knowledge in budgeting, financial analysis, reporting and workforce planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills able to resolve highly complex issues independently.
• Ability to present complex findings in a clear, concise manner using graphics, tables and high-level summarization – both verbally and in writing.
• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, etc.).
• Broad understanding and wide application of advanced principles, theories, concepts and techniques in Business Administration, Financial Planning, Workforce Administration.
• A successful history of establishing trust with customers and working as a strong, collaborative business partner.
• Ability to use tact and discretion when working with critical or confidential data.
• Strong professional characteristics: trustworthy, responsible, hardworking, intellectually curious individual who takes initiative and ownership of work.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team environment, and be able to optimally lead teams of both business and technical groups.
• Proven track record to plan, prioritize, multi-task and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Business Manager with activities including budget development, financial planning, analysis, and reporting oversight.
• Partner with mission communications manager and leads to scope new efforts and plan existing work.
• Track NASA-funded task plans, monitor scope, status and key dates.
• Develop budget forecasts, monitor funding, and flag risks like expiration or burn-rate variances.
• Prepare executive summaries and reports on task plans and funding levels for leadership.
• Coordinate with contracts, pricing, project resource analysts to resolve issues.
• Develop automated reports, dashboards, and business metrics using multiple data sources.
• Exercise sound judgement in evaluating solutions to business challenges.
• Perform ad hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Reporting

Workforce planning

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related discipline

Master’s degree in similar disciplines

Tools

MS Office Suite

PowerBI

Discoverer

COPA

OBIEE Analytics

Workday

Job description

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, seeks a seasoned Business Analyst II to support budgeting, financial planning, analytics, and reporting for strategic communications initiatives. You will partner with mission teams to scope work, forecast budgets, and monitor task plans across multiple funding sources.

The role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to present complex data clearly, and experience with MS Office and BI tools.