Business Admin I

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

5d•$64,584 - $94,952

About The Position

The Avionics, Power & Instrument Electronics Section is seeking a Business Administrator I to support the administrative operations of an organization that defines architectures and delivers electronics platforms for avionics, motor control, power, and instruments. The section’s work includes the design, analysis, fabrication, testing, verification and validation, and operation of cross-discipline electronics and infrastructure. As a member of the 7345 Avionics, Power & Instrument Electronics Business Administration Team, the Business Administrator I reports to the Section Business Manager. The position supports budget development and financial planning, analysis and reporting, workforce and human resources activities, facilities, safety, and office and laboratory space management. It also contributes to process improvements and business systems enhancements, maintains section websites and repository databases, and may support management of the Power and Energy Services Service Center, a service center valued at more than $5 million.

Requirements

Typically, a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline and at least 1 year of related experience; alternatively, a master’s degree in a similar discipline and at least 0 years of related experience.
General understanding and broad application of advanced principles, theories, concepts, and techniques in business administration, financial planning, workforce administration, safety, and facility management.
Ability to present complex findings clearly and concisely, using graphics, tables, and high-level summaries, verbally and in writing.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; familiarity with Workday.
Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a proven ability to plan, prioritize, multitask, complete assignments, and resolve highly complex issues independently and in a team environment.
Ability to build trust with customers, collaborate effectively with personnel at all levels, and lead teams effectively.
Ability to use tact and discretion when handling critical or confidential data.
Excellent communication, training, presentation, interpersonal, and customer-service skills; integrity.
General knowledge of administrative processes for hiring foreign nationals and familiarity with immigration statuses.
Dependable, responsible, detail-oriented, hardworking, intellectually curious, and able to take initiative and ownership of work.
Ability to work successfully under pressure on multiple tasks, meet time commitments, and deliver high-quality work products.

Nice To Haves

Broad administrative experience in 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, and 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.

Responsibilities

Assist the Section Business Manager with budget development, financial planning, data analysis, reporting, rewards and recognition, human resources activities, workforce analysis, facilities, safety, and office space and laboratory management.
Prepare or coordinate scheduled monthly and/or quarterly financial analyses and reports, as well as ad hoc analyses and data requested by management for strategic planning, performance reporting, and forecasting.
Collaborate with customers and business partners to achieve objectives and improve organizational efficiency.
Lead or contribute to initiatives focused on process improvement, budget streamlining, and business systems enhancement, including developing automated reports, dashboards, and business metrics using advanced query tools and multiple data sources.
Maintain the Section’s internal and external website and repository databases.
Use sound judgment and discretion to evaluate solutions to business challenges.
May support management of the Power and Energy Services Service Center.
Perform other duties as assigned.