Jira Configuration Expert & Agile Standards Lead

Jira Configuration Expert & Agile Standards Lead Remote • Posted 20 hours ago • Updated 16 hours ago Contract Corp To Corp Contract W2 Remote Depends on Experience GDH Fitment Dice Job Match Score™ 🤯 Applying directly to the forehead... Job Details Skills Summary Role Summary The Jira Configuration Expert and Agile Standards Lead is a senior-level role responsible for optimizing and governing Jira platforms to support enterprise-wide agile delivery. This individual will define, implement, and standardize agile processes and best practices across multiple teams, ensuring Jira serves as a reliable system of record for delivery activities. The role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical Jira knowledge and a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, able to translate frameworks into scalable, repeatable configurations and processes that enhance visibility, accountability, and collaboration. Responsibilities Define and implement enterprise Agile standards, playbooks, and best practices across multiple teams, ensuring consistency in Agile execution and Jira configurations. Translate Agile frameworks into Jira workflows, roadmaps, governance models, and structured practices; socialize and promote these across teams. Collaborate with leadership to develop Agile artifacts such as definitions of done, backlog standards, and PI planning structures, driving continuous improvement efforts. Serve as the primary Jira configuration authority, owning workflows, dashboards, permissions, and governance structures to support cross-functional delivery. Design and maintain scalable Jira platforms, including JQL filters, project setups, boards, and roadmaps, ensuring data integrity and alignment to Agile processes. Manage Jira dashboards and reports to communicate project status, risks, dependencies, and blockers to leadership effectively. Ensure high data quality across Jira, including consistent use of acceptance criteria and other standards, to enable reliable reporting and decision-making. Leverage Confluence for tracking work efforts and linking to Jira tickets to enhance traceability and documentation. Utilize Generative AI tools to automate routine tasks, improve configuration quality, and support Agile process development. Provide training, onboarding, and ongoing support to teams to foster effective Jira utilization and Agile adoption. Qualifications Extensive experience administering Jira at scale in complex, multi-project environments, including permission schemes and issue security. Proven ability to define, operationalize, and scale Agile practices within Jira, including PI planning and roadmap configuration. Strong hands-on expertise with Jira workflows, JQL, automation tools (e.g., ScriptRunner, Jira Automation), APIs, and bulk update functionalities. Demonstrated success designing Jira data models (issue types, fields, taxonomies) and dashboards to support reporting and leadership visibility. Experience leveraging Generative AI tools (e.g., Gemini) for automating Jira administration tasks and improving workflow quality. Ability to manage multiple workstreams, prioritize tasks, and deliver results in fast-paced environments. Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working with leadership, engineering, and government teams. Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences. Familiarity with federal programs or health services, such as DHMS or DHA, is preferred but not required. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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$60.00 - $62.00 hourly This is a fully remote role and can be performed from an approved location. Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools ("AI") that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

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112540 Posted 20 hours ago Company Info About GDH GDH is a technology workforce solutions provider committed to always giving and delivering more. Better talent. More client and consultant support. Greater service. World-class outcomes. Providing technology staffing, project solutions, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), we will be able to deepen our understanding of your business challenges, stay up to date with industry trends, and enhance our ability to create custom solutions to help achieve your business outcomes. We have established ourselves as a trusted partner to countless businesses operating in the communications sector. Our primary goal is to source and recruit the most talented professionals, assemble teams of skilled specialists, create innovative recruitment and professional services strategies that drive growth and foster innovation. GDH Benefits GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates. GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department. Please visit GDH's website for notice of collection for California applicants.