Financial Strategy, Planning & Analysis Intern

About the Role

As an Academic Part-Time Intern in the Financial Strategy, Planning & Analysis Office (FSP&A) at JPL, you will support the office's functions including financial analysis, budget development, forecasting, and performance monitoring. This internship offers hands-on experience in financial planning and analysis, business operations, data management, and process improvement. You will work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects and explore innovative approaches to enhancing organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis: Support financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Assist in collecting, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting financial and operational data. Support preparation of reports, presentations, and management summaries.
• Financial Operations & Documentation: Support financial administration activities, including document organization, data validation, status tracking, and maintaining financial records.
• Process Improvement & Innovation: Contribute to initiatives focused on streamlining workflows, improving business processes, strengthening data management, and enhancing operational efficiency.
• AI & Automation Initiatives: Explore opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence, automation, and emerging technologies to improve reporting, document management, tracking, and other business activities. Assist in evaluating tools, testing concepts, and developing recommendations or prototypes.
• Strategic & Operational Support: Participate in projects that support financial strategy, business planning, operational effectiveness, and organizational decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with financial analysts and multidisciplinary teams across JPL to support business requirements, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office: Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at least half-time at an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, with a maximum of 30 hours per week while in school.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with and interpret data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Preferred Skills

• Coursework or experience in finance, accounting, business analytics, data management, information systems, or related disciplines.
• Exposure to business processes, contract administration, document management, or operational reporting.
• Previous internship experience, academic projects, or participation in student organizations involving analytical, technical, or business-related activities.
• Basic understanding of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), or government contracting principles.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, resourcefulness, initiative, and a willingness to learn and adapt.

Location

• Fully Onsite in Pasadena, CA.