JIRA Management Specialist

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC.•Quantico, VA

2d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

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 role provides Jira administration, Agile portfolio management, program analysis, and Integrated Product Team (IPT) support to enhance program execution, collaboration, and performance monitoring. The specialist develops and maintains Jira dashboards, manages Agile workflows and Portfolio Kanban processes, and tracks program milestones, risks, dependencies, and performance metrics. Working with Government leadership, IPTs, and Agile Release Trains (ARTs), the specialist supports strategic planning, portfolio alignment, and data-driven decision-making. The role also develops KPIs, OKRs, and management reports to improve operational efficiency and align work with MAGTF C2 mission objectives. The position requires an active Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship. Work may involve extended periods of sitting or standing, computer use, and mobility such as bending, reaching, and kneeling; lifting up to 30 pounds may be required. The posted annual salary range is USD $90,000–$100,000. The company describes itself as an SBA-Certified NHO-owned 8(a) small business headquartered in Hawaii, with over 30 years of IT services experience.

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance and ability to maintain clearance eligibility.
At least 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.
Ability to monitor WIP, throughput, blockers, dependencies, and Agile Release Train performance.
Experience supporting IPTs, program milestones, action item tracking, and portfolio-level reporting.
Knowledge of program cost, schedule, and 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 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.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Program Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
Must be a U.S. citizen and meet applicable eligibility requirements for access to government information.
Ability to perform the physical requirements described, including extended sitting or standing, computer use, bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting up to 30 pounds as necessary.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Develop, configure, administer, and maintain Jira dashboards, workflows, and reporting tools supporting PM MAGTF C2 programs.
Design and maintain Agile portfolio dashboards tracking program performance, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables across IPTs and ARTs.
Support Portfolio Kanban workflows, including epic management, WIP monitoring, throughput analysis, blockers, and dependency tracking.
Monitor program cost, schedule, performance, risks, issues, and opportunities; 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 KPIs, 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 collection of 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 and recommend Agile process improvements.
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 requirements.