Sr Jira Admin

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

Job#: 3056097

Job Description:

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Senior Jira Administrator / Agile Lead

Location: Reston, Virginia (Onsite)

Duration: 12+ months with intent to hire FTE

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Active TS/SCI or Active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility Verifiable in DISS
• Strong experience administering and configuring Jira in an enterprise environment

Position Overview

We're seeking a Senior Jira Administrator / Agile Lead to join a high-visibility, mission-critical government program in Reston, VA. This is an exciting opportunity to support impactful initiatives while serving as a key resource for Jira administration, Agile team support, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on Jira expertise, experience working within Agile environments, and a passion for helping teams operate more efficiently in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Responsibilities

• Support Agile teams by promoting collaboration, removing obstacles, and helping drive successful program execution.
• Facilitate or support Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and related team activities.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and action items while helping teams maintain delivery objectives.
• Administer, configure, and optimize Jira and other Atlassian tools to support program needs.
• Design and maintain Jira workflows, dashboards, boards, filters, permissions, and reporting solutions.
• Create and implement Jira automations to improve operational efficiency and streamline processes.
• Utilize JQL to develop advanced reporting, metrics, and visibility into program performance.
• Provide Jira administration support, troubleshooting, training, and best-practice guidance to users and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technical teams, project leadership, and stakeholders to improve Agile processes and delivery outcomes.
• Configure and maintain user access, system settings, and Jira projects across multiple teams.
• Develop dashboards and reporting capabilities that provide meaningful insight into progress, capacity, velocity, and overall program health.
• Support integrations with development and collaboration tools as needed.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and security requirements while maintaining a reliable and effective Jira environment.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance or active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility verifiable in DISS.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience supporting Agile software development, IT, or technology-focused programs.
• Strong hands-on experience administering and configuring Jira in an enterprise environment.
• Experience creating and managing Jira workflows, dashboards, boards, filters, permissions, reporting, and automation.
• Experience utilizing JQL for reporting, metrics, and operational visibility.
• Experience working within Agile, Scrum, or SAFe environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Atlassian Jira Administrator Certification.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), SAFe, or similar Agile certification.
• Experience supporting DevSecOps, software development, or cloud-based environments.
• Experience integrating Jira with development and collaboration tools.
• Previous experience supporting federal government programs.

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EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.