Strategic Jira Specialist for DoD Agile Programs

Saic; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in San Diego, CA, seeks an IT/JIRA Specialist (Agile Product Support SME) to drive Agile process adoption and manage Jira/Confluence across secure DoD networks. Hybrid role with office work in San Diego, CA; U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities include translating mission requirements into technical specs, leading release management, and ensuring traceability from backlog to delivery within Government security constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelors and 5+ years in Agile software development environment.
• DoD program experience preferred.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Hands-on Jira/Confluence admin experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile process implementation and requirements traceability.
• Configure and maintain Jira/Confluence workflows, roadmaps, and automations.
• Bridge operational leaders and technical development teams to translate requirements.
• Support release management workflows across secure government networks.

Skills

Jira workflows

Confluence administration

Agile methods

Release management

SDLC/SecDevOps

Stakeholder communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Jira Advanced Roadmaps

Job description

SAIC in San Diego, CA, seeks an IT/JIRA Specialist (Agile Product Support SME) to drive Agile process adoption and manage Jira/Confluence across secure DoD networks. Hybrid role with office work in San Diego, CA; U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities include translating mission requirements into technical specs, leading release management, and ensuring traceability from backlog to delivery within Government security constraints.