Business Administrator II

# **Job Details** New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL. 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. New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL. 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. JPL’s Guidance and Control Section is seeking an experienced and motivated Business Administrator II. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an organization that conducts world class research and flight implementation in autonomous guidance, navigation and control systems including pin-point and safe landing, space rendezvous, formation flying, and precision pointing, among others. You will be a member of the 7354 Business Team and provide administrative / analyst support to Section 354. You will execute a broad range of business functions for your assigned organization reporting directly to the Section Business Manager. **Responsibilities:** The **Business Administrator** is responsible for providing direction on all aspects of a broad range of administrative functions. Represents the organization on administrative matters in support of the organization’s strategic goals and objectives. Implements, interprets, facilitates, advises and recommends internal administrative policies and procedures in the areas of finance, human resources, facilities, acquisitions, communications, safety, IT, property assets, EH&S compliance, documentation and day to day operations. Ensures organizational, management, and employee compliance with Institute policies and procedures, as well as Government regulations. Acts as a liaison to other Laboratory organizations and may participate on various committees. May oversee events/programs for organization and/or Laboratory. **Tasks include but are not limited to:** - Assisting the Business Manager with a variety of activities including budget development and financial planning, analysis, and reporting oversight, workforce analysis, rewards and recognition, facilities, safety, and property management. - Preparing ad-hoc, monthly and quarterly scheduled financial analyses, reports and data as requested by management for strategic planning, performance reporting and forecasting. - Lead and/or contribute to initiatives focused on process improvement, budget streamlining, and business systems enhancement such as developing automated reports, dashboards, and business metrics using advanced query tools and multiple data sources. - Liaisons with acquisitions partner to create requests for contractor personnel. - Manages the organizations website and SharePoint platform for internal and external communication and collaboration. - Stay informed on industry best practices and implement improvements where applicable. -…