JIRA Project Scheduler

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 42 minutes ago • Updated 42 minutes ago
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Job Title: Jira Project Scheduler
Clearance: TS/SCI with SCI eligibility
Location: Onsite at the Pentagon
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OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a senior Jira / Project Planning Scheduler to support enterprise program planning, schedule integration, workflow management, and performance reporting for a senior DoW executive organization.
The successful candidate will configure and maintain project management environments that provide leadership with visibility into organizational priorities, program milestones, dependencies, risks, and execution performance.
The position requires hands-on expertise with Jira and related planning tools, as well as the ability to establish repeatable project management processes across complex technical and operational portfolios.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Configure, administer, and maintain Jira project environments supporting portfolio planning and execution.
  • Develop standardized workflows, issue types, dashboards, reporting structures, and project tracking methodologies.
  • Integrate project schedules, milestones, dependencies, and action items across multiple teams.
  • Establish reporting mechanisms that support executive-level portfolio oversight.
  • Support Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid project management methodologies.
  • Develop Jira dashboards tracking project status, schedule variance, critical dependencies, risks, and decision requirements.
  • Coordinate with project managers and technical teams to maintain accurate planning and execution information.
  • Establish data quality standards and governance processes for project management records.
  • Identify opportunities to automate reporting and reduce administrative workload.
  • Train and support users in Jira workflows, reporting tools, and project planning best practices.
  • Support integration between Jira and other approved scheduling or portfolio management tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline.
  • 15 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, management consulting, or enterprise program support.
  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience configuring or administering Jira environments.
  • Demonstrated experience developing executive dashboards and portfolio reporting solutions.
  • Strong understanding of Agile project management, scheduling, and dependency management.
  • Experience with Jira Query Language (JQL), workflow configuration, and reporting automation.
  • Ability to coordinate across multiple technical and program management teams.
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • PMP, Certified Scrum Master, or Atlassian certification.
  • Experience with Jira Advanced Roadmaps, Confluence, and enterprise portfolio management tools.
  • Experience supporting DoW or federal IT modernization programs.
  • Familiarity with integrated master schedules and critical path methodologies.
  • Experience working within classified or restricted technology environments.
 SECURITY CLEARANCE:
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility/access required.

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  • Dice Id: 10295162
  • Position Id: 382423
  • Posted 42 minutes ago

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About System One

System One is a leading provider of specialized, highly technical outsourced services, workforce solutions, staffing, and recruiting to critical infrastructure, technology, life sciences, and government sectors As an essential partner to private and public organizations of various needs and sizes, we offer our expertise to help them bring their most complex and mission-critical programs to fruition.

With our highly specialized services, in-demand technical skills, and vast operational expertise, we can deliver accelerated results that benefit our clients and the job seekers who partner with us. We staff contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire professionals across our network to work with our clients, some of whom are industry leaders and nationally branded organizations.

Our dedicated team of recruiters work tirelessly to match jobseekers with careers that align with their skills, aspirations, and goals.

We understand that finding the right job can be a transformative experience, and we are committed to supporting jobseekers throughout their career journeys. Our recruitment services are designed to connect individuals with fulfilling jobs that offer growth and development opportunities.

Whether you're an organization seeking customized workforce solutions, outsourced services, or if you're a jobseeker searching for your next opportunity,

System One is the perfect staffing partner for you.

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Crystal Dinnocenti

Crystal Dinnocenti

Technical Recruiter | Specializing in Cleared Talent for DoD & Intel Agencies @ System One

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