Business Administrator III

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Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition : R6188#
** Job Details
** New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That's our focus  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.

The
** Mechanical & Control Systems Division (35)
** is seeking a highly professional, self-motivated individual to serve as
** Business Administrator*
* ** III
* * for the
** Robotic Mobility & Manipulation (358)
** Section. This role requires a strong commitment to service excellence, organizational precision, and operational flexibility within a fast-paced, high-volume, and dynamic organization. As a member of the
** 7358 Robotic Mobility & Manipulation Business Administration Team,
** you report to the
** Section Business Manager
** while supporting the section's management in all aspects of business and administrative duties.
** Responsibilities:
** The
** Business Administrator
** is responsible for providing directions on all aspects of a broad range of administrative functions. Represents an 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. May oversee events/programs for organization and/or Laboratory Tasks include but are not limited to:
* Assisting the Section Business Manager with a variety of activities including budget development and financial planning, data analysis, reporting, rewards and recognition, various human resources activities, workforce analysis, facilities, safety, and office space/lab management across the organization.
* Independently preparing or coordinating monthly and/or quarterly scheduled and ad-hoc financial analyses, reports and data as requested by management for strategic planning, performance reporting, and forecasting.
* Collaborating with customers and business partners to achieve objectives and increase the efficiency of the organization.
* Leading and/or contributing 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.
* Assessing organizational communication and information management needs, including developing and maintaining websites, shared resources, and documentation repositories to improve accessibility and consistency.
* Serving as a Point of Contact and Subject Matter Expert for on-/off-boarding, facilities, and safety.
* Developing, coordinating, implementing, and continuously improving procedures within the organization to meet JPL's administrative and business requirements.
* Acting as liaison to other Laboratory organizations, including representation of and participation on various committees.
* Serving as backup to the Section Business Manager for specified functions.
* Independently managing special assignments and other business priorities as needed to support section objectives.
*
* Qualifications:

*** Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of related experience;
Master's degree in similar disciplines with a minimum of 4 year of related experience.
* Broad understanding and wide application of advanced principles, theories, concepts and techniques in Business Administration, Financial Planning, Workforce Administration, Safety and Facility…