Financial Analyst II, Financial Strategy, Planning & Analysis

JPL/NASA•Pasadena, CA

9d•$84,448 - $100,880•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Strategy, Planning & Analysis (FSP&A) Office is seeking a motivated, analytically driven Financial Analyst II. In this role, you will work both independently and collaboratively to deliver timely, high-impact financial analysis. Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Business Management, or a related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of related experience; OR a master’s degree in a similar discipline with a minimum of 1 year of experience; OR a PhD.
Strong understanding and practical application of financial planning, budget formulation, data analysis, statistical analysis, and information systems.
Proven Excel skills (Intermediate to Advanced level) and strong baseline experience using SQL to extract, query, manipulate, and transform data.
Demonstrated ability to independently generate complex financial reports, analyze financial information, and problem-solve.
Strong agility to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and bring a positive attitude and an aptitude for learning new technology.
Proven track record of handling sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity, analytics, or automation tools, including the ability to evaluate practical use cases for improving reporting, forecasting, data validation, and financial analysis workflows.
Experience with analytical and visualization tools such as Python, SAS, or Power BI.
Basic understanding of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
Strong analytical, strategic planning, and complex problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain core financial models to forecast diverse business scenarios and future workforce requirements.
Create presentation materials to explain complex budgetary and financial analysis to senior management and key cross-functional stakeholders through the use of detailed charts, graphs, and clear visualizations.
Extract, manipulate, transform, and interpret multiple complex financial datasets to assess Lab-wide business performance.
Proactively monitor key datasets utilized for monthly financial reporting; troubleshoot and resolve financial data deviations and exceptions.
Partner across multi-disciplinary teams to serve as a trusted financial advisor to internal JPL stakeholders.
Partner with senior analysts to identify, design, and implement process improvements and system enhancements across the FSP&A organization.