Jira Analyst

Overview

We are seeking a talented Jira Analyst to optimize and maintain workflows critical for speed-to-market regarding vendor onboarding, item assortment, and backend processes for rebates, supply chain, and retail operations. This position is essential for ensuring process efficiency, standardization, and seamless integration with other systems, enhancing collaboration and data-driven decision-making. The individual will be responsible for managing workflow updates, coordinating with technical teams, and ensuring that the workflows meet both functional and strategic business requirements. Additionally, this role entails providing necessary training and support to ensure seamless adoption of updated workflows.

What You’ll Do:

• Workflow Development: Develop and maintain Jira workflows using Groovy scripting.
• User Engagement: Engage in user interviews and gather stories to refine both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Jira Administration: Administer Jira products, including integration of workflows, issue types, fields, screens, schemas, and projects.
• Project Management: Manage project timelines, coordinate with both product and technical teams, and ensure the integration meets functional and strategic business requirements.
• Training & Support: Oversee training and support to ensure seamless adoption of new systems and workflows.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain high standards of operational excellence and stakeholder communication.

What You’ll Need:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in Jira workflow development and administration.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Proven experience with Adaptivist ScriptRunner and Groovy scripting for Jira.
  • Expertise in REST API configurations.
  • Strong ability to engage in user interviews to define comprehensive requirements.
• Project Management Skills: Strong skills in project and product management, with effective task prioritization.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex concepts clearly.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Time Management: Proven proficiency in time management and a solution-oriented approach.

Additional Skills:

• Proven experience with Adaptivist ScriptRunner and Groovy scripting for Jira.
• Expertise in REST API configurations.
• Expertise in engaging user interviews to define comprehensive requirements.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $47 to $53. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.