About the role#
The Cybersecurity, Enterprise Information and Protective Services Business Administration Section is hiring an Academic Part Time Intern. You will report to the Manager and support administrative functions across three divisions: Cybersecurity Governance, Engineering and Operations, and Enterprise Information Management and Protective Services. This role is part of the Lab Operations Directorate, which focuses on sustaining enterprise operations and optimizing resources.
What you'll do#
- Gain hands-on experience with asset and facilities management, human resources, workforce planning, and financial reporting.
- Translate business needs into user-focused solutions by building dashboards, automating workflows, and developing internal tools.
- Design and develop trackers and lightweight applications using platforms like Microsoft Teams, Power BI, Power Automate, and SharePoint.
- Organize and structure data from multiple sources to support consistent reporting.
- Assist in developing internal team sites and knowledge-sharing platforms.
- Collaborate with Business Administration team members and technical personnel.
- Provide backup support to section business teams during periods of high demand.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at least half-time at an accredited college or university.
- Pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.
- Availability to work 20 hours per week.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Demonstrated interest in business strategy and technical implementation.
- Preferred: Experience with data analysis, visualization, workflow automation, or working with structured and unstructured data.
Location & details#
- Location: Pasadena, California (On-site).
- Type: Part-time internship.
- Term: Rolling.
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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