Job Description
Job Description
- POSITION IS HYBRID IN CORONA, CA
Position Overview
The Jira Administrator & Feature Intake Project Coordinator is responsible for managing, optimizing, and governing the organization’s Jira platform while coordinating end-to-end feature intake processes across technical and business teams. This role ensures alignment with Agile delivery standards, facilitates transparent work prioritization, and supports system reliability and compliance within government or regulated environments. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience administering Atlassian products, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
As with any position, additional expectations exist. Some of these include, but are not limited to, adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook, communicating regularly with assigned supervisor(s), staying focused on the assigned tasks, and completing other tasks as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
Jira Administration
Configure, administer, and maintain Jira Software, Jira Service Management, and associated Atlassian toolsDevelop and manage Jira workflows, custom fields, screens, dashboards, and permission schemes in alignment with organizational governance policiesOversee user provisioning, role-based access control, and compliance with applicable frameworks (e.g., FISMA , NIST 800-53 , FedRAMP if cloud-hosted)Manage integrations between Jira and third-party tools such as Confluence, GitHub / GitLab, Slack, and CI / CD platformsMonitor system performance, storage, and security configurations; coordinate upgrades, patches, and plugin installationsEstablish Jira governance best practices and maintain up-to-date system documentationFeature Intake & Project Coordination
Serve as the primary coordinator for feature intake across product teams, technology groups, and business stakeholdersFacilitate intake meetings, ensuring clear problem statements, business value assessments, and prioritization alignmentMaintain the intake backlog, triage new requests, and track requirements from initiation through deliverySupport Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, backlog refinement, PI planning) and ensure Jira data cleanliness for reporting accuracyDevelop and distribute project dashboards, KPIs, and status reports for operational leaders and program managersEnsure compliance with project governance standards, change-control processes, and documentation requirementsReporting & Analytics
Create custom reports and dashboards to support performance measurement, capacity planning, and executive visibilityUse Jira Query Language (JQL) to support advanced queries and analyticsProvide insights and recommendations to optimize workflows, reduce bottlenecks, and improve service deliveryStakeholder Support & Training
Provide Tier 2 / Tier 3 support to end users, including troubleshooting, workflow guidance, and enhancement requestsLead training sessions and develop user guides to increase Jira adoption and utilization across the organizationPartner with IT security, development teams, and program leadership to ensure platform alignment with enterprise policiesQualifications
Required
U.S. CitizenshipBachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)3–5 years of experience as a Jira Administrator or Atlassian tool specialistStrong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)Experience with requirements intake, project coordination, or product lifecycle managementProficiency in Jira Query Language (JQL) and Jira dashboard / report creationFamiliarity with compliance or security frameworks such as FISMA , NIST , FedRAMP , or general public-sector IT governanceExcellent communication, facilitation, and documentation skillsAbility to work a hybrid work schedule in Corona, CAIf applicable : If you are or have been recently employed by the U.S. government, a post-employment ethics letter will be required if employment with VSolvit is offeredPreferred
Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator or comparable certificationExperience with Confluence administrationKnowledge of scripting tools (e.g., ScriptRunner, PowerShell, Python) for automationExperience in DevSecOps environments or government contractingUnderstanding of ITIL processes and service management frameworksSecret ClearanceCompany Summary
Join the VSolvit Team! Founded in 2006, VSolvit (pronounced 'We Solve It') is a technology services provider that specializes in cybersecurity, cloud computing, geographic information systems (GIS), business intelligence (BI) systems, data warehousing, engineering services, and custom database and application development. VSolvit is an award winning WOSB, CA CDB, MBE, WBE, and CMMI Level 3 certified company. We offer a customizable health benefits program that best meets the needs of its employees. Offering may include : medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long and short-term disability and other insurance products, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401K Retirement Plan options, Tuition Reimbursement, and assorted voluntary benefits. Our goal is to grow together and enjoy the work that we do as a team.
VSolvit LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.