Business Analyst - HR Technology (Part-time - 20hrs/ week)

An American computer software company that offers a wide range of programs from web design tools, photo manipulation and vector creation, through video/audio editing, mobile app development, print layout, and animation software.

Established in 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting and staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE delivers excellence through comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

Location: Remote
Contract Duration: 9 months
Part-time: 20 hours per week (4 hours per day, 5 days per week)
Pay Rate Range: $45.00 - $52.78/hr. on W2
Work Authorization: USC or GC only

Responsibilities

• Ensure strong portfolio governance, Jira data integrity, and disciplined execution across HR Technology initiatives and enhancements.
• Serve as the Jira Governance & Portfolio Hygiene lead and the HR category lead for the Software Optimization program, enabling accurate, decision-ready reporting and ensuring software intake and usage aligns with Nestware/SSC standards.
• Partner closely with Portfolio & Delivery leadership, Product and Delivery Managers, and software governance bodies to maintain transparency, reduce risk, and enable informed decision-making.
• Own and enforce Jira governance standards across HR Technology initiatives and enhancements, including reporting status, milestones, risks, trends, and summaries.
• Drive regular portfolio hygiene cadences to identify and address stale data, late milestones, and incomplete records.
• Govern enhancement intake and tracking (including Small Enhancement Requests), 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.
• Lead the HR category for the Software Optimization program by guiding requestors through Nestware, Non-Standard Request (NSR), and Software Standards Committee (SSC) processes, and partnering with governance bodies to drive compliant outcomes.
• Validate intended software usage and document exclusions to prevent overlapping tools and scope creep.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience as a Business Analyst.
• 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.
• Strong attention to detail, with the 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.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal Service Plans: Access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.