Business Analyst 1

Nextdeavor • San Jose, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

You’ll be joining Adobe on a contract opportunity, employed through NextDeavor. This is a part-time, onsite role based in San Jose, CA. You will ensure accurate, decision-ready reporting and disciplined execution across HR technology initiatives, driving governance and portfolio hygiene for the HR Technology portfolio. You will partner with portfolio and delivery leadership, product and delivery managers, and governance bodies to reduce risk and enable informed decisions.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of Business Analyst experience.
• Experience supporting portfolio governance, delivery reporting, or operational processes in a technology or enterprise environment.
• Working knowledge of Jira or similar tools for initiative and enhancement tracking.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify data gaps, risks, and inconsistencies.
• Clear written communication skills and the ability to influence through documentation and standards.
• Comfort working across multiple stakeholders and navigating governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Own and enforce Jira governance standards across HR Technology initiatives, including reporting status, milestones, risks, trends, and summaries.
• Drive regular portfolio hygiene cadences to identify and remediate stale data, late milestones, and incomplete records.
• Govern enhancement intake and tracking, ensuring clear separation between strategic initiatives, enhancements, and run work.
• Maintain and evolve Jira and enhancement guidance to support consistent usage across HR Tech teams.
• Prepare portfolio data and insights for executive-level forums by ensuring accuracy, clarity, and risk visibility.
• Guide requestors through software intake and governance processes to ensure compliant outcomes and prevent scope creep.

Benefits

• health, vision and dental benefits for contract employees
• Paid sick leave eligibility is contingent on state of residence
• Optional 401k Plan (excludes employer match)
• Opportunity to get your foot in the door at a well-established corporation, with potential for extended or permanent full-time employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree