Jira Developer​/Administrator

Position Overview

Amentum is seeking a Jira Developer / Administrator to work on‑site in Dahlgren, Virginia. The role requires 1–5 years of experience and a strong understanding of the Atlassian suite, Scrum, and Kanban. The candidate will help modernize the Navy’s DoD weapons and sensor systems and contribute to mission success.

• Optimize workflows, manage user access, ensure security configuration, and maintain the overall health of Jira, Jira Align, and Confluence environments.
• Act as a key liaison, bridging communication between technical teams and the developer community.
• Support Naval projects at Dahlgren, VA, and contribute to the Software Center of Excellence.
• Perform analysis and problem‑solving techniques for professional scientific/engineering work.
• Work independently and collaboratively within established teams across organizations to meet schedule‑driven timelines.
• Customize and maintain complex Jira workflows, statuses, transitions, validators, and post‑functions.
• Configure and manage project boards, custom fields, and screen schemes to meet business requirements.
• Manage Confluence space permissions, site structure, and content organization; develop and maintain templates for consistency.
• Customize and maintain customer portals, request types, screens, fields, and automation rules in Jira Service Management.
• Configure Asset Object Schemas, automate imports, and use Asset Query Language (AQL) queries; integrate Asset Objects with workflows, custom fields, and automations.
• Maintain Jira Align connections, ensuring programs function per business requirements.
• Administer users, groups, and project roles across all Atlassian products to ensure secure access.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to workflows, user permissions, and overall system performance.

• 1–5 years of hands‑on experience in Atlassian tool administration (Jira and Confluence).
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and experience with Jira.
• Proficiency in writing complex and efficient JQL queries.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges effectively.
• Methodical approach to maintaining clean data, efficient workflows, and orderly space structures.
• Active SECRET US Government Clearance.
• US citizenship required to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
• Valid Real‑r’s license and reliable transportation, as occasional travel between local worksites is required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact directly with customers and engineering personnel.

• Certifications related to Atlassian products.
• Experience with scripting and APIs: familiarity with Groovy for Script Runner or Jira REST API for custom integrations.
• Experience connecting Jira with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Git Lab.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, engineering, or another applicable technical field.

US: $70,000 to $110,000. The compensation range is a good‑faith estimate and may vary based on job responsibilities, education, experience, and other factors.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax‑saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, U.S. military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability, so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.