Senior Jira Admin & Agile Lead (TS/SCI)

Apex Systems; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

HSA available

Employee Assistance Program

ESPP

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Senior Jira Administrator / Agile Lead to join a high-visibility government program in Reston, VA. This onsite role supports Jira administration, Agile team enablement, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to keep delivery on track.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in Agile environments, TS/SCI eligibility, and hands-on Jira expertise in enterprise settings. You will design workflows, dashboards, and automations while ensuring security and compliance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain DoD clearance.
• Active TS/SCI or Top Secret with SCI Eligibility verifiable in DISS.
• 6+ years supporting Agile software development, IT, or tech-focused programs.
• Strong hands-on Jira administration and enterprise configuration experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote collaboration within Agile teams and help drive program execution.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, retrospectives).
• Manage risks, dependencies, and action items to protect delivery objectives.
• Administer, configure, and optimize Jira and Atlassian tools.
• Design and maintain Jira workflows, dashboards, boards, filters, permissions, and reports.
• Create Jira automations to improve efficiency and processes.
• Use JQL to develop advanced reporting and visibility into performance.
• Provide Jira admin support, training, and best-practice guidance to users.

Skills

Jira administration

Agile teamwork

Jira workflows

JQL reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Job description

Apex Systems is seeking a Senior Jira Administrator / Agile Lead to join a high-visibility government program in Reston, VA. This onsite role supports Jira administration, Agile team enablement, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to keep delivery on track.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in Agile environments, TS/SCI eligibility, and hands-on Jira expertise in enterprise settings. You will design workflows, dashboards, and automations while ensuring security and compliance.