JIRA Management Specialist with Security Clearance

Galapagos Federal Systems; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Military Differential

Parental leave

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC seeks a Jira Management Specialist to support the Marine Corps PM MAGTF C2 program office. You will administer Jira, manage Agile portfolios, and develop KPIs/OKRs to enhance program execution and performance monitoring.

The role involves dashboards, workflows, and reporting across IPTs/ARTs, weekly status updates, and collaboration with Government leadership to drive data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Jira administration, Agile program management, portfolio analysis, or related support.
• Experience configuring Jira dashboards, workflows, projects, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, Kanban, and portfolio management.
• Experience developing KPIs/OKRs and executive dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, administer, and maintain Jira dashboards, workflows, and reporting tools.
• Design and maintain Agile portfolio dashboards to track performance and milestones across IPTs and ARTs.
• Support Portfolio Kanban workflows including epic management, WIP monitoring, blockers, and dependency tracking.
• Monitor program cost, schedule, performance, risks, issues, and opportunities; identify trends and actions.
• Track IPT action items, milestones, decisions, and deliverables with timely updates.
• Prepare weekly status reports and executive dashboards for Government leadership.

Skills

Jira administration

Agile portfolio management

Program analysis

IPT support

JQL proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

SAFe certification

CSM/PSM certification

PMP certification

PMI-ACP certification

Tools

Jira

IMS

MS Office

Portfolio dashboards

Job description

Overview Job Summary Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a Jira Management Specialist to support the Marine Corps Program Manager, Marine Air-Ground Task Force Command and Control (PM MAGTF C2) Program Office. The successful candidate will provide Jira administration, Agile portfolio management, program analysis, and Integrated Product Team (IPT) support to enhance program execution, collaboration, and performance monitoring. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining Jira dashboards, managing Agile workflows and Portfolio Kanban processes, and tracking program milestones, risks, dependencies, and performance metrics. The Jira Management Specialist will collaborate with Government leadership, IPTs, and Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to support strategic planning, portfolio alignment, and data-driven decision-making. The candidate will also develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), and management reports to improve operational efficiency and ensure alignment with MAGTF C2 mission objectives.

Key Responsibilities The Jira Management Specialist will:

• Develop, configure, administer, and maintain Jira dashboards, workflows, and reporting tools supporting PM MAGTF C2 programs
• Design and maintain Agile portfolio dashboards to track program performance, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
• Support Portfolio Kanban workflows, including epic management, work-in-progress (WIP) monitoring, throughput analysis, blockers, and dependency tracking
• Monitor program cost, schedule, performance, risks, issues, and opportunities to identify trends and recommend corrective actions
• Track IPT action items, program milestones, decisions, and deliverables, ensuring accurate documentation and timely status updates
• Develop and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), and performance measurement tools aligned with program objectives
• Prepare weekly status reports, executive dashboards, and performance summaries for Government leadership and IPT leads
• Support Program Increment (PI) Planning, Agile ceremonies, portfolio reviews, and integration of working group meetings
• Coordinate with stakeholders to collect quarterly and annual performance inputs and evaluate progress toward strategic objectives
• Maintain and update Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) documentation, program action trackers, and portfolio reporting systems
• Support program funding actions, resource tracking, and portfolio alignment through accurate data collection and reporting
• Identify workflow inefficiencies, process bottlenecks, and program dependencies while recommending improvements to Agile processes
• Collaborate with Government personnel, program managers, technical teams, and stakeholders to improve Jira functionality and reporting accuracy
• Document meeting decisions, action items, process improvements, and follow-up activities to support program accountability
• Ensure Jira workflows, reporting processes, and program documentation align with applicable Department of War policies and MAGTF C2 program requirements

Requirements Skills and Experience The JIRA Management Specialist must have:

• Active Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain clearance eligibility
• 8+ years of relevant experience in Jira administration, Agile program management, portfolio analysis, or related program management support
• Demonstrated experience administering, configuring, and maintaining Jira dashboards, workflows, projects, and reporting capabilities
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, Kanban processes, and portfolio management principles
• Experience developing and maintaining Agile performance metrics, KPIs, OKRs, and executive-level dashboards.
• Proven ability to monitor work-in-progress, throughput, blockers, dependencies, and Agile Release Train performance
• Experience supporting Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), programming milestones, action item tracking, and portfolio-level reporting
• Knowledge of program cost, schedule, performance monitoring, risk management, and issue tracking
• Experience developing weekly status reports, management briefings, and performance summaries for senior leadership
• Proficiency in Jira Query Language (JQL), Jira reporting tools, and workflow configuration
• Familiarity with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) documentation, program planning, and milestone tracking
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, for data analysis and reporting
• Experience coordinating with Government stakeholders, technical teams, and program leadership to support program execution

Education and Certifications The JIRA Management Specialist will meet the following: Required

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Program Management, Information Systems, or a related field Preferred
• Atlassian Jira administration or related Atlassian professional certification
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certification, such as SAFe Agilist or SAFe Practitioner
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification
• Additional professional training in Agile portfolio management, Kanban, performance measurement, or Jira administration

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Military Differential
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid federal holidays

Security Clearance Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of War active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

Physical Requirements Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner, and that may include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary.

Company Summary

Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems LLC, is an SBA-Certified NHO-owned 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology solutions. We deliver professional services in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services. Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions. Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."

Company Employment Statement

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

Posted Salary Range USD $90,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.