Financial Strategy, Planning & Analysis Intern

JPL/NASA•Pasadena, CA

8d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Strategy, Planning & Analysis Intern is an Academic Part-Time Intern in JPL’s Financial Strategy, Planning & Analysis Office (FSP&A), reporting to the Manager of the FSP&A Team. The office supports JPL’s financial strategy, institutional planning, and decision-making through financial analysis, budget development, forecasting, and performance monitoring. It collaborates across the organization to provide financial insights, support operations, and identify opportunities to improve business processes. The internship provides hands-on experience in financial planning and analysis, business operations, data management, and process improvement. The intern works alongside experienced professionals on projects and may develop financial reports, organize documentation, prepare management presentations, analyze financial data, and contribute to technology-enabled process improvements. The role supports a variety of financial and operational initiatives while helping the intern develop analytical, technical, and business skills. This position is fully onsite in Pasadena, California. The intern must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited college or university and able to work 20–30 hours per week while school is in session. The typical hourly rate in Pasadena is based on education level: $21.00 for freshmen, $22.50 for sophomores, $24.50 for juniors, and $26.50 for seniors.

Requirements

Currently enrolled at least half-time at an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
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 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.
Assist with collecting, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting financial and operational data; support preparation of reports, presentations, and management summaries.
Support financial administration, including document organization, data validation, status tracking, and maintaining accurate financial records.
Contribute to workflow streamlining, business process improvement, stronger data management, and operational efficiency initiatives.
Explore use 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.