Business Administrator II
About the role
JPL's Guidance and Control Section is seeking an experienced and motivated Business Administrator II. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research and flight implementation in autonomous guidance, navigation, and control systems.
Responsibilities
- Represent the organization on administrative matters in support of strategic goals and objectives.
- Implement, interpret, facilitate, advise, and recommend internal administrative policies and procedures in finance, human resources, facilities, acquisitions, communications, safety, IT, property assets, EH&S compliance, documentation, and day-to-day operations.
- Ensure organizational, management, and employee compliance with Institute policies and procedures, as well as Government regulations.
- Act as a liaison to other Laboratory organizations and may participate on various committees.
- Oversee events/programs for the organization and/or Laboratory.
- Assist the Business Manager with a variety of activities including budget development and financial planning, analysis, and reporting oversight, workforce analysis, rewards and recognition, facilities, safety, and property management.
- Prepare ad-hoc, monthly, and quarterly scheduled financial analyses, reports, and data as requested by management for strategic planning, performance reporting, and forecasting.
- Lead and/or contribute 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.
- Liaison with acquisitions partner to create requests for contractor personnel.
- Manage the organization’s website and SharePoint platform for internal and external communication and collaboration.
- Stay informed on industry best practices and implement improvements where applicable.
- Afford assistance in developing, coordinating, and improving procedures within the organization to meet JPL’s administrative and business requirements.
- Perform special projects and assignments as needed.
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.
- Wide-ranging experience and sophisticated knowledge in one or more of the following: budgeting, financial analysis, reporting, human resources, workforce planning, safety, property, and facility management.
- Advanced skills in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, etc.) and familiarity with Workday.
- 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.
- Establish trust with customers and work as a strong, collaborative business partner with all levels of personnel, and an ability to effectively lead teams of both business and technical groups.
- Strong analytical and financial skills in conjunction with excellent communication, training, and presentation skills.
- Excellent customer service, organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Benefits
JPL offers a comprehensive catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. These include 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. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date. For further benefits information, click here.
Pay
The typical full-time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California is $87,360 - $121,992.
Schedule
Details on the specific schedule can be found in the job description or during the interview process.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory 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