Jira Specialist

Description Lead Jira Specialist supporting a Scrum Master on a high-visibility government program Owns day-to-day Jira execution within an established Agile environment Translates software development activity into clear, structured artifacts and reports Supports a Large Scale Scrum (LeSS) Agile process across multiple teams Own and manage day-to-day Jira execution across the program Maintain and administer Jira boards, workflows, and configurations Capture and normalize inputs from technical leads and Agile teams Ensure data accuracy, traceability, and integrity within Jira Produce accurate, on-demand reports and dashboards for government stakeholders Support cross-team coordination and visibility across 6-12 Agile teams Quickly absorb program context and reflect it correctly in Jira artifacts Skills & Qualifications Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required Minimum of 5 years of directly applicable experience using Jira in support of government programs Familiarity with software development environments and workflows Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of applicable experience, or Master's degree with at least 3 years of applicable experience, or PhD with applicable experience Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered 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 15, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.