Business Admin II

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

5d•$85,176 - $122,616•Onsite

About The Position

The Avionics, Power & Instrument Electronics Section seeks a Business Administrator II to support the administrative and operational needs of an organization responsible for electronics architectures and platforms for avionics, motor control, power, and instruments. The section’s work includes design, analysis, fabrication, testing, verification and validation, operations, and infrastructure. The role calls for service excellence, organizational precision, and flexibility in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. As part of the Section Business Administration Team, the Business Administrator II reports to the Section Business Manager and will assist in managing 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 3 years of related experience; alternatively, a master’s degree in a similar discipline and at least 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 clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, using graphics, tables, and high-level summaries.
Advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; familiarity with Workday.
Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, multitask, complete assignments, and independently and collaboratively resolve highly complex issues.
History of building customer trust and working collaboratively as a business partner with personnel at all levels; ability to 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.
Demonstrated knowledge of administrative processes for hiring foreign nationals and familiarity with immigration statuses.
Dependable, responsible, detail-oriented, hardworking, intellectually curious, and willing to take initiative and ownership.
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.
Ability to navigate changing project scenarios and life-cycle cost.
Experience with ORACLE financial and requisition modules, as well as 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 and reporting, rewards and recognition, human resources activities, workforce analysis, facilities, safety, and office-space and laboratory management.
Prepare or coordinate monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial analyses, reports, and data for management’s strategic planning, performance reporting, and forecasting.
Collaborate with customers and business partners to achieve objectives and improve organizational efficiency.
Lead or contribute to process-improvement, budget-streamlining, and business-systems enhancement initiatives, including development of 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.
Eventually provide backup to the Section Business Manager for specified functions.
Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned.
Assist in managing the Power and Energy Services Service Center.