About the role#
As an Academic Part Time Intern, you will join the Business Administration team at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. You will gain hands-on experience in subcontracts within financial and business operations. This role involves working on day-to-day assignments under direct supervision while learning to apply organizational policies and procedures.
What you'll do#
- Issue and manage active non-complex and moderately complex subcontracts, purchase orders, and agreements.
- Support subcontract managers by developing and issuing solicitations for goods and services.
- Handle the close-out of inactive subcontracts and agreements.
- Prepare documentation that meets internal audit and review requirements.
- Ensure purchased goods and services align with price and delivery schedules.
- Perform standard transactions to update financial business systems.
- Communicate significant activities related to low-dollar subcontracts to internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate as a team member and interact with your immediate supervisor.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at least half-time in an accredited college or university, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.
- Ability to work between 20 and 30 hours per week while in school.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment and interface with all levels of personnel.
- Coursework covering standard principles of business communications and database spreadsheets.
- Prior internship experience in related business areas is preferred.
- Ability to resolve multifaceted issues and rapidly comprehend subcontracting principles.
- Punctual, resourceful, and self-motivated work habits.
Location & details#
- This position is located on-site in Pasadena, California.
- This is a part-time, paid internship with a rolling term.
About NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
The NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a research and development center based in Pasadena, California. Founded in 1936, it operates as a facility managed by the California Institute of Technology for NASA. The organization focuses on robotic space exploration, planetary science, and Earth observation. Its staff of over 8,500 employees designs and operates spacecraft for missions throughout the solar system.
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