Jira Lead Administrator

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Jira Lead Administrator to drive transformation in the federal IT domain. This role involves creating custom projects in the Atlassian tool suite, configuring tools for CI/CD, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance government innovation. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Jira and Confluence administration, along with a strong understanding of Agile principles. Join a dynamic team dedicated to solving complex problems and contributing to government efficiency through cutting-edge technology. This position offers professional growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 7+ years in systems analysis and design of information systems.
• 3+ years with Jira and Confluence administration.
• Atlassian certified Jira Administrator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create custom projects in Atlassian tool suite for complex workflows.
• Provide advanced configuration of the Atlassian suite of tools.
• Gather requirements for business processes and optimize them.

Skills

Atlassian tool suite

Jira administration

Confluence administration

CI/CD

Stakeholder management

Business process optimization

Jira Query Language (JQL)

Agile principles

Education

Advanced degree in relevant field

7 years’ experience in systems analysis

Experience with Federal Systems Engineering Life Cycles

Tools

Bamboo

Bitbucket

Networking

DNS

Databases

APIs

SAML

Akamai

Job description

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CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) provided pay range

This range is provided by CGS Federal (Contact Government Services). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$101,920.00/yr - $138,320.00/yr

Job Title: Jira Lead Admin

Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid Level

Department: Information Technology

CGS is seeking a talented Jira Lead Administrator who is passionate about driving transformation in the federal IT domain to join our growing team of technology and software consulting professionals. Strong candidates will have a desire to drive change in the federal space by developing executable strategies, implementing new technologies, streamlining processes, and improving the delivery of mission value through new practices and tools.

CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. We are looking for candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Our environment supports professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Create custom projects in Atlassian tool suite for complex workflows to meet business needs
• Provide advanced configuration of the Atlassian suite of tools to promote CI/CD
• Create and maintain Jira and Confluence collaboration sites (e.g., Kanban boards, Scrum boards, documentation pages, etc.)
• Analyze, research, manage, and implement integrated Atlassian tools, plugins, and applications
• Interface with various stakeholders as a liaison and trusted advisor
• Help define how information systems may be upgraded or replaced
• Gather requirements for business processes, and determine ways to optimize

Qualifications:

• 7 years’ experience in systems analysis and design of information systems programs
• 3 years’ experience with Jira and Confluence administration
• 3+ years’ experience with Bamboo and Bitbucket
• An advanced degree in an appropriate field with an additional three years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of Agile principles and best practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to successfully complete a Background Investigation and obtain a Government Security Clearance (moderate risk public trust)
• Atlassian certified Jira Administrator preferred
• Working knowledge of Networking, DNS, Databases, APIs, SAML, and Akamai
• Experience in Federal agencies, especially within DHS
• Ability to write custom JQL (Jira Query Language) is a plus
• Experience with Federal Systems Engineering Life Cycles (SELC) and SDLC

Ideally, you will also have:

• Experience with Government software development policies and procedures
• Client-facing communication experience
• Federal Security Clearance issued by a government agency

Our commitment:

Contact Government Services (CGS) aims to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through resource optimization. We combine cutting-edge technology with top talent to deliver tailored solutions for our clients’ needs and are committed to solving complex problems.

We value honesty, professionalism, and quality work, and offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, flexible spending accounts, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

CGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Join us and contribute to government innovation!

Explore more opportunities: https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/

Learn more about CGS: https://www.cgsfederal.com

Contact: [e-mail]