ICES is Hiring a Sr. JIRA Analyst 2024-M-499 Near Springfield, VA
Intelligence Consulting Enterprise Solutions, INC. is looking for a Sr. JIRA Analyst.Description: Join ICESon a contract impacting national security as a Sr. JIRA Analyst. This position is located in Springfield, VA. This position requires an active/current TS/SCI securityclearance and be willing and able to pass an additional polygraph as needed.As a Sr. JIRA Analyst, specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Duties:
Execute the agile release management lifecycle which includes daily scheduling, coordinating, and the management of releases across the enterprise for all customer facing external websites on all domains (Top Secret, Secret and Unclassified).
Maintain and track Agile development schedule in an appropriate project management capability (e.g. JIRA, Confluence etc.).
Manage and lead client software release leveraging Agile processes, tools and templates.
Decompose customer requests into features.
Define and document acceptance criteria for each story clearly.
Work closely with Government stakeholders to effectively manage customer expectations for all software releases.
Work directly with internal and external stakeholders, including senior staff and department managers, to ensure successful translation of requirements into high-quality product deliverables.
Track action items and actively identify and mitigate risks.
Communicate all key project plans, commitments, and changes including requirements, QA plans, schedule, and scope changes.
Manage relationships and coordinate work between different teams at different locations.
Conduct release readiness reviews, backlog grooming sessions, release planning events, milestone reviews, and business go/no-go decisions.
Formulate and translate user or functional requirements and mission needs into technical terminology and specifications.
Maintain the release schedule and program road map for all core services and ensure alignment across key partners and programs.
Ensure traceability between requirements, features and user stories.
Review test cases against stories’ acceptance criteria.
Assist in maintaining configuration management of product backlog.
Actively participating in testing and Q&A sessions.
Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to complete CI poly.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience within related field with 11-14 years of work experience.
Demonstrated experience in Agile Release Management including planning and/or management of release schedule and activities.
Demonstrated experience applying Agile software practices and/or software development lifecycle.
Demonstrated experience leading teams handling customer feedback requirements, writing user stories and acceptance criteria, and developing capability/tools documentation.
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or Agile Certification.
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to take the initiative to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Working knowledge of quality assurance/testing methodologies.
Desired Experience:
Minimum of 2 years experience working with JIRA applications.