Jira Administrator

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Arlington, VA Posted 11 days ago $86,800–$198,000 / year
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TL;DR

As a Jira Administrator at a fast-paced government environment, you will manage the Atlassian Jira platform to support multiple delivery teams by configuring workflows, permission models, and automation solutions. Your day-to-day responsibilities include enhancing productivity through automation, managing licensing costs, and ensuring efficient workflow design while adhering to security and governance requirements. You will develop advanced dashboards and reports using JQL and native tools, standardize Jira usage across teams, and partner with program leadership to translate business needs into technical solutions. This role requires 3+ years of experience administering Jira in a mid-to-large scale environment, including expertise in Jira workflows, schemes, automation tools like ScriptRunner, and Agile project management principles such as Scrum and Kanban. Knowledge of Atlassian Cloud or Data Center environments and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders are essential.

Skills

Jira ScriptRunner Jira Automation JQL Confluence Atlassian Cloud Scrum Kanban SAFe Agile project management DevOps APIs CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Manage Jira Software and Service Management to support multiple delivery teams.
  • Design and implement scalable workflows and permission models for agile operations.
  • Build automation solutions using Jira Automation or ScriptRunner to reduce manual processes.
  • Develop advanced dashboards and reports with JQL for leadership visibility into program health.
  • Standardize Jira usage across teams by establishing best practices for backlog management.
  • Manage user access, roles, and permissions in compliance with security requirements.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to users, troubleshooting issues and driving adoption.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of Jira administration experience in a mid-to-large scale environment.
  • Experience as an Atlassian Global Administrator and with Jira Service Management.
  • Proficiency in configuring workflows, permissions, notifications, and screens.
  • Ability to develop automation solutions using Jira Automation or ScriptRunner.
  • Knowledge of Agile project management principles and Scrum practices.
  • Secret clearance required for government environment compliance.

Market check

Salary context

This $86,800–$198,000 range sits above 32% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$125,760–$202,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$138,709–$196,750

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 627 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 614 roles with salary data.

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