Jira Specialist

Overview of the RoleOur client is seeking a JIRA Specialist to evaluate, optimize, and standardize a recently migrated JIRA environment. This role will focus on improving workflows, governance, reporting, and platform configuration while partnering with Digital Marketing, IT, and vendor teams to drive operational efficiency and Agile best practices. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on JIRA administration experience, a solid understanding of Agile methodologies, and a proven ability to improve existing systems and processes within enterprise environments.The BasicsDuration: 18-month contract (through March 2028)Hours: 40 hours per weekLocation: Torrance, CASchedule: Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)Required Qualifications3+ years of hands-on JIRA administration and configuration experienceExperience managing workflows, issue types, permissions, boards, dashboards, and reportingStrong understanding of Agile methodologies and sprint-based deliveryExperience optimizing and improving existing JIRA environmentsExperience collaborating with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external vendorsStrong documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience supporting JIRA Cloud environmentsExperience in large enterprise organizationsFamiliarity with ConfluenceFamiliarity with Advanced RoadmapsFamiliarity with ZephyrKey ResponsibilitiesEvaluate and optimize existing JIRA workflows, statuses, issue types, and configurationsRefine Story, Task/Sub-task, and Bug workflowsImprove environment tagging, issue tracking, and critical path visibilityStandardize governance around priorities, severity levels, sprint accountability, and issue managementPartner with cross-functional stakeholders to align processes and best practicesEnhance dashboards, boards, filters, and reporting capabilitiesImprove visibility into team performance and project progressDocument updated workflows and provide end-user guidance and training supportIn this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.Benefits Email Your Resume In Word To Donna.Ruch@jobalert.creativecircle.com Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply. Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : DR8-1995787L329 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered. Donna Ruch - Senior Recruiter, National Delivery For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This is a new role. This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 08/25/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results. Everforth Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements. Anthem / Blue Cross Blue Shield creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Creative Circle. Copyright © 2026 Everforth, Inc. All rights reserved.