JIRA Management Specialist

Job Summary

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 successful candidate will provide Jira administration, Agile portfolio management, program analysis, and Integrated Product Team (IPT) support to enhance program execution, collaboration, and performance monitoring. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining Jira dashboards, managing Agile workflows and Portfolio Kanban processes, and tracking program milestones, risks, dependencies, and performance metrics.

The Jira Management Specialist will collaborate with Government leadership, IPTs, and Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to support strategic planning, portfolio alignment, and data-driven decision‑making. The candidate will also develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), and management reports to improve operational efficiency and ensure alignment with MAGTF C2 mission objectives.

Key Responsibilities

The Jira Management Specialist will:

• Develop, configure, administer, and maintain Jira dashboards, workflows, and reporting tools supporting PM MAGTF C2 programs
• Design and maintain Agile portfolio dashboards to track program performance, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
• Support Portfolio Kanban workflows, including epic management, work-in-progress (WIP) monitoring, throughput analysis, blockers, and dependency tracking
• Monitor program cost, schedule, performance, risks, issues, and opportunities to 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 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Objectives and Key Results (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 with stakeholders to collect 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 while recommending improvements to Agile processes
• 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 program requirements

Skills and Experience

The Jira Management Specialist must have:

• Active Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain clearance eligibility
• 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,…