Project Business Manager V - TS/SCI

JPL/NASA•Pasadena, CA

9d•$172,952 - $224,432•Onsite

About The Position

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is seeking a Project Business Manager to serve as the primary financial and operational partner for a high-priority portfolio of technology tasks. The role advises the Project Manager and executive leadership, providing financial intelligence and strategic foresight to support technology development and mission success. The Project Business Manager translates financial data into actionable decision support, leads cost and schedule accountability, and serves as the primary business liaison among the project, customer, and executive management. The position also oversees execution of complex task orders and leads a team of business professionals. The position is based in Pasadena, California. JPL describes its campus as a 177-acre, campus-like environment in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains.

Requirements

Current TS/SCI security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a similar field and at least 12 years of experience; or a master's degree in Business Administration or a similar field and at least 10 years of experience; or a Ph.D. in Business Administration or a similar field and at least 8 years of experience.
Extensive experience leading multifunctional organizations and directing staff to achieve measurable results.
Deep experience with the full lifecycle of complex technical projects, specifically formulation and implementation phases.
Expert-level proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM), cost estimation, pricing, and project controls.
Demonstrated ability to influence sponsors and partner effectively with executive leadership under high-pressure conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the aerospace or defense sectors.
Direct experience in Flight Project Business Management.
Knowledge of NASA or federal government project management procedural requirements.
Proven track record of managing complex subcontracts and multidisciplinary project planning.

Responsibilities

Translate complex financial data into actionable intelligence and develop what-if scenarios and resource models to support leadership decisions.
Lead cost and schedule accountability, including budget formulation and Earned Value Management (EVM); identify causes of variances and partner with technical leads on corrective actions.
Serve as the primary business liaison between the project, customer, and executive management, maintaining transparency, trust, and alignment on project health and risk.
Oversee execution of complex task orders and ensure business activities align with contractual requirements and institutional standards.
Lead and inspire a diverse team of business professionals, fostering excellence and professional growth.