Jira Manager

KSA Integration, LLC; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision (82% premium)

HSA / FSA Medical Plans

401K with Company Match

Observes federal holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KSA Integration, LLC is seeking a Jira Manager to support the anticipated U.S. Marine Corps Program Office effort at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA. The role focuses on administering Jira, dashboards, and the Portfolio Kanban across program teams.

You will extend portfolio views with Power BI, track KPIs and OKRs, and evolve dashboards as government questions evolve. This is a full-time exempt position with start date December 2026 contingent on award.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of relevant experience.
• Active SECRET security clearance required.
• Hands-on Jira administration experience, including dashboards and workflow configuration.

Responsibilities

• Administer Jira, including workflow and dashboard development aligned to the program's mission and vision.
• Manage the flow of Epics through Jira using the Portfolio Kanban practice, implemented via Advanced Roadmaps configured with Kanban-style flow states
• Track and report Work in Progress, Throughput, and Blockers across teams and projects, with Epics tracked from intake through delivery
• Extend portfolio views beyond Jira-native reporting with Power BI analytics against the same underlying data
• Evolve dashboards as Government questions evolve and support KPI and OKR reporting cycles

Skills

Jira administration

Advanced Roadmaps

Power BI

SAFe Portfolio Kanban

8+ years experience

Education

Active SECRET clearance

Tools

Jira

Advanced Roadmaps

Power BI

Job description

KSA Integration is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides business and management solutions through two core portfolios: (1) Warrior Readiness, and (2) Warrior Care. We are a rapidly growing government contractor that has built a reputation for focused customer service, on-time performance, and continuous improvement. To demonstrate this, KSA has been awarded the Inc. Best Workplaces, a prestigious list of businesses recognized for the value placed on company culture, standout worker benefits, and the prioritization of employee well-being, every year from 2019 to 2025. KSA also earned recognition on the Best for Vets List by Military Times from 2019 to 2025 and garnered the Department of Labor “Hire Vets” Platinum Medallion Award from 2021 to 2025.

Position Overview: This position supports the anticipated U.S. Marine Corps Program Office Support effort at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA as a Jira Manager. The Jira Manager builds and maintains the dashboards that give Marine Corps program leadership one view of the portfolio, administering Jira and the Portfolio Kanban across all program teams. (Labor Category: JIRA Management, Journeyman)

This Position is Contingent Upon Award

Medical, Dental, Vision (82% of employee’s premium paid by company, 25% towards dependents)

HSA / FSA Medical Plans

Flexible Work Environment and Encourage Work/Life Balance

401K with Company Match

Observes all federal holidays

Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement Program

Annual Career Development Process

Job Type: Full-time/Exempt

Anticipated Start Date: December 2026, contingent upon contract award.

Position Responsibilities

• Administer Jira, including workflow and dashboard development aligned to the program's mission and vision rather than generic templates
• Manage the flow of Epics through Jira using the Portfolio Kanban practice, implemented via Advanced Roadmaps configured with Kanban-style flow states
• Track and report Work in Progress, Throughput, and Blockers across teams and projects, with Epics tracked from intake through delivery
• Extend portfolio views beyond Jira-native reporting with Power BI analytics against the same underlying data
• Evolve dashboards as Government questions evolve and support KPI and OKR reporting cycles

Position Requirements

• Eight (8) years of relevant experience
• Active SECRET security clearance required.
• Hands-on Jira administration experience, including dashboards and workflow configuration

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Advanced Roadmaps and Power BI experience
• Exposure to SAFe Portfolio Kanban practices

United States of America: $110,000 USD – $140,000 USD

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

KSA Integration is an equal opportunity employer.