Financial Strategy, Planning & Analysis Intern

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

1d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Part-Time Intern will join the Financial Strategy, Planning & Analysis Office (FSP&A) at JPL and report to the FSP&A Team Manager. The office supports JPL’s financial strategy, institutional planning, and decision-making through financial analysis, budget development, forecasting, and performance monitoring, working collaboratively across the organization to provide financial insights, support operations, and identify business-process improvements. The internship provides hands-on experience in financial planning and analysis, business operations, data management, and process improvement. The intern will work with experienced professionals on projects that may include developing financial reports, organizing documentation, preparing management presentations, analyzing financial data, and using technology and automation to improve organizational effectiveness. The role is intended to develop analytical, technical, and business skills while supporting financial and operational initiatives. The position is fully onsite in Pasadena, California. Interns must work at least 20 hours and no more than 30 hours per week while school is in session. The typical hourly rate in Pasadena is $21.00 for freshmen, $22.50 for sophomores, $24.50 for juniors, and $26.50 for seniors, depending on education level.

Requirements

Must be enrolled at least half-time at an accredited college or university and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
Must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours and a maximum of 30 hours per week while in school.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work with and interpret data.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or experience in finance, accounting, business analytics, data management, information systems, or related disciplines.
Exposure to business processes, contract administration, document management, or operational reporting.
Previous internship experience, academic projects, or participation in student organizations involving analytical, technical, or business-related activities.
Basic understanding of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), or government contracting principles.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, resourcefulness, initiative, and willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.

Responsibilities

Support financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis for institutional planning and business decisions.
Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret financial and operational data; assist with reports, presentations, and management summaries.
Support financial administration, including document organization, data validation, status tracking, and maintaining accurate financial records.
Contribute to efforts to streamline workflows, improve business processes and data management, and increase operational efficiency.
Explore uses of artificial intelligence, automation, and emerging technologies for reporting, document management, tracking, and routine business activities; assist with tool evaluation, concept testing, and recommendations or prototypes.
Participate in projects supporting financial strategy, business planning, operational effectiveness, and organizational decision-making.
Collaborate with financial analysts and multidisciplinary teams across JPL on business requirements, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.