Jira Analyst

Overview

We are seeking a Lead Jira Specialist to support a high-visibility government program operating within a Large-Scale Agile (LeSS) framework. This role partners closely with a Scrum Master and Agile leadership to ensure Jira is accurately configured, maintained, and leveraged to provide clear visibility into software development activity across multiple teams.

The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on Jira expertise, an understanding of Agile/LeSS environments, and the ability to translate complex technical activity into clear, structured Jira artifacts, reports, and dashboards for government stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead Jira Specialist, supporting a Scrum Master within an established Agile environment

• Own day-to-day Jira execution across a large, multi-team government program

• Maintain and administer Jira boards, workflows, configurations, and permissions

• Support a Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) framework spanning 6-12 Agile teams

• Capture, normalize, and structure inputs from technical leads and Agile teams

• Ensure data accuracy, traceability, and integrity within Jira

• Translate software development activity into clear, actionable Jira artifacts

• Produce accurate, on-demand reports and dashboards for government stakeholders

• Enable cross-team coordination and visibility across the Agile program

• Quickly absorb program context and reflect it accurately in Jira data, workflows, and reporting

• Support Agile ceremonies and reporting needs as required

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance

• U.S. citizenship required

• Minimum 5 years of directly applicable Jira experience, preferably supporting government or defense programs

• Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies, including Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS)

• Experience supporting software development environments and development workflows

• Proven ability to manage and maintain Jira data accuracy and reporting integrity

• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical activity into meaningful metrics and reports

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of applicable experience, or

• Master's degree with 3+ years of applicable experience, or

• PhD with applicable experience

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

Core Skills & Technologies

• Jira (Administration & Reporting)

• Agile / Scrum / Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS)

• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

• Reporting & Dashboards

• Data Integrity & Traceability

• Cross-Team Coordination

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Woburn, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $135000.00 - $150000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Woburn,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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