Resource Analyst I

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

1d•$72,280 - $84,344•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Controls Section provides project cost control, planning, and analysis support to JPL’s programs and projects. We are seeking a Project Resource Analyst (PRA) who will serve as a key business team member. JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date. For further benefits information click Benefits and Perks The hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training. The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California. $72,280 - $84,344 JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law. In addition, JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. EEO is the Law. EEO is the Law Supplement Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules imposed by NASA, JPL will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries or those born in a designated country unless they are U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S or have other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The Designated Countries List is available here. Formed in 1936, the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center managed for NASA by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech.) JPL joined NASA as an FFRDC when the agency was founded in 1958. JPL helped open the Space Age by developing America’s first Earth-orbiting science satellite, creating the first successful interplanetary spacecraft, and sending robotic missions to the solar system. Today JPL continues its world-leading innovation, implementing programs in planetary exploration, Earth science, space-based astronomy and technology development while applying its capabilities to technical and scientific problems of national significance. Above all, we are explorers. At JPL we promote collaboration, innovation, integrity, and excellence in distinct academic areas. We turn ideas for science investigation into the reality of groundbreaking space missions, partnering with our strategic business teams to guide JPL into the future.

Requirements

Typically has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or similar discipline with a minimum of 1 year of related experience, or a Master’s degree in similar discipline.
Experience in financial resource management, workforce planning, business forecasting, and funds administration.
Must have the ability to work independently with only limited direction and interface effectively with all levels of program/project management, technical organizations, subcontractors, bypass centers, and Sponsor.
Must be resourceful and self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be a strong user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a project team environment with project reporting, integrated cost/schedule planning, and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

Partners with lead Program or Project Resource Analyst (PRA) to evaluate the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) ensuring appropriate level of detail, WBS Dictionary ensuring scope is clearly defined and Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) assessing identification of appropriate organization.
Prepares funding reports and researches funds status and burn rates and communicates funding needs to business team and/or supervisor.
Participates in analyzing project financial trend information to the lead PRA/Program Business Manager/Supervisor relative to the Institutional deliverables for Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution Process (PPBE), Institutional Business Forecast (IBF), monthly & quarterly reviews, and NF533 financial reporting.
Prepares reports using business system reporting (DE, Cobra, Standard Financial Reporting, OBIEE) relative to budget creation and EACs.
Analyzes findings and reports issues to business team.
Prepares reports relative to budget creations and Estimate at Complete (EAC), analyzes findings and reports issues to the business team and/or Program Manager.
Participates with the business team that all Work Agreements (WAs) are completed and approved according to Institutional requirements; presents metrics to lead PRA/Program Manager.
Participates in development in time-phased budgets and EACs in accordance with schedule plans.
Contributes as a key team member on teams inside and outside organization, project, activity or function.