Purchase Card (P-Card) Administrator

Job Details New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. Thats our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answersliterally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your missionyour opportunityis to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If youre driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, youre 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 Acquisition Division at JPL supports the exploration and innovation of the Laboratorys missions by working with our colleagues and subcontractors to provide exceptional acquisition solutions for our laboratory partners through unparalleled business performance while ensuring compliance with the Prime Contract with NASA and maintaining JPLs financial integrity. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchase Card (PCard) Administrator to oversee and manage our organizations credit card program. This role ensures secure, efficient, and compliant procurement practices through effective administration, monitoring, reporting, and support for all PCard activities in accordance with FAR regulations. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and experienced in financial or purchasing environments. Key Responsibilities Program Administration Manage the organizations PCard program and vendor relationships Create and update cardholder profiles, including setting limits and permissions Close cards due to separation or policy violations Compliance & Audit Monitor daily transactions for policy compliance and unusual activity Investigate discrepancies or potential misuse Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal/external audit efforts Ensuring compliance with organizational policies and reducing fraudulent or improper activity Reconciliation & Reporting Review monthly card statements and verify proper documentation Ensure accurate reconciliation of expenditures Prepare reports on spending trends, compliance metrics, and rebate performance Completing monthly reconciliations accurately and on time Training & Support Provide training and procedural guidance to cardholders and approving officials Assist users with system navigation and PCard processes Vendor & Supplier Management Resolve disputes with merchants Coordinate with banking partners on fraud investigations or lost/stolen cards Maximizing rebate opportunities and program value Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of related experience, or Masters degree in similar disciplines with a minimum of 4 years of related experience. 5 or more years of dedicated experience in P-Card administration Ability to make decisions pertaining to accounting policies and procedures within established governmental accounting principles and guideline Ability to coordinate work with other employees, providing direct instruction Analytical ability to identify trends, detect misuse, and interpret financial data Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP financial systems Excellent written and verbal communication skills High attention to detail and accuracy Preferred Skills Certified Purchasing Card Professional (CPCP) certification Experience administering government-funded or federally regulated purchasing card programs Experience leading system implementations, process automation initiatives, or program modernization efforts Displays organizational and planning skills necessary to handle multiple priorities for the timely completion of work assignments Experience interpreting complex state and federal tax reporting requirements associated with the procurement of goods and services JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employees start date. For further benefits information click Benefits and Perks The hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidates job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training. The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California. $102,856 - $121,160 JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law. In addition, JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. EEO is the Law. EEO is the Law Supplement Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules imposed by NASA, JPL will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries or those born in a designated country unless they are U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S or have other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The Designated Countries List is available here. Formed in 1936, the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center managed for NASA by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech.) JPL joined NASA as an FFRDC when the agency was founded in 1958. JPL helped open the Space Age by developing Americas first Earth-orbiting science satellite, creating the first successful interplanetary spacecraft, and sending robotic missions to the solar system. Today JPL continues its world-leading innovation, implementing programs in planetary exploration, Earth science, space-based astronomy and technology development while applying its capabilities to technical and scientific problems of national significance. Above all, we are explorers. At JPL we promote collaboration, innovation, integrity, and excellence in distinct academic areas. We turn ideas for science investigation into the reality of groundbreaking space missions, partnering with our strategic business teams to guide JPL into the future.