Jira Developer / Project Support (5581)

SMX; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement

Job summary

SMX in the United States is seeking a Project Coordinator to support our Army Client in a hybrid role based at the client location in Crystal City, Arlington VA, with at least 2 days on site weekly.

The role focuses on configuring Jira and Confluence from scratch, enabling KPI-driven reporting, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to track tasks, generate reports, and prepare slides and documents for management review. Requires DoD experience and active Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Project Management / Project Support.
• 4+ years hands on experience in Jira Development.
• 4+ years hands on experience configuring Jira and Confluence.
• In-depth knowledge of how Jira should be configured to track KPI’s and statistics.
• Not a PM role; must set up Jira structure from scratch on a new project.
• Experience generating reports in Jira and exporting data to other tools.
• Experience working with technical development teams to track tasks to completion.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and discuss with stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field; Active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Configure Jira and Confluence to setup project structure per the client reporting requirements.
• Support project leads in creation of tickets and track completion using Kanban boards.
• Support project leads in the implementation and tracking of project structure and technical documentation in Confluence.
• Generate statistics and reports from Jira to meet contractual reporting requirements.
• Generate slides and documents to support project management activities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and users to implement documentation and tracking related tasks.

Skills

Project Management

Jira Development

Jira configuration

Confluence configuration

Reporting and analytics

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Knowledge sharing

Active Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

We are seeking a Project Coordinator to support our Army Client. This is a hybrid position and the candidate will be required to work from the client location in Crystal City, Arlington VA at least 2 days a week.

• Configure Jira and Confluence to setup project structure per the client reporting requirements.
• Support project leads in creation of tickets and track completion using Kanban boards.
• Support project leads in the implementation and tracking of project structure and technical documentation in Confluence.
• Generate statistics and reports from Jira to meet contractual reporting requirements.
• Generate slides and documents to support project management activities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and users to implement documentation and tracking related tasks.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of work experience in Project Management / Project Support
• 4+ years hands on experience in Jira Development
• 4+ years hands on experience configuring Jira and Confluence
• In-depth knowledge of how Jira should be configured to track and produce the KPI’s and statistics requested by the client.
• Note that this is not a PM role and the candidate should be able to setup Jira structure and Confluence from scratch. Prior experience with initial setup on a new project is a must.
• Experience in generating reports in Jira and by exporting data out of Jira into other reporting tools.
• Experience working with technical development teams to create and track tasks to completion.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, and participate in discussions
• Proven ability to work independently on assigned tasks without any supervision.
• Proven experience in knowledge sharing (i.e. solid documentation)
• Driven, self-directed personality
• Strong sense of mission and commitment to making a difference
• Bachelors degree in an Engineering field
• Active Secret Clearance

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience working on data science development projects
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to foster positive outcomes from diverse interests of people and teams
• Experience working with the DoD
• Experience working with GFEBS or other SAP ERP system

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$103,000—$171,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).