TOR 2026-39 Senior/Executive Agile Coach - Jira Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Company: Saj Technologies, LLC (SajTech)
Location: Washington, DC 20006
Work Arrangement: On-site (5 days per week)
Employment Type: Contract
Anticipated Start Date: December 1, 2026
Initial Contract End: December 31, 2026 (extension likely)
Citizenship: US Citizens Only

Job Description

SajTech is seeking an experienced Senior/Executive Agile Coach with strong hands-on Jira administration expertise to support a federal client in Washington, DC.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience coaching Agile teams, managing enterprise Jira environments, and leading migrations from Azure DevOps, GitLab, and other platforms to Jira Cloud.

This is a senior-level, hands-on position requiring both technical Jira administration skills and enterprise Agile transformation experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and configure enterprise Jira, including workflows, custom fields, permissions, dashboards, schemes, and automation.
• Support Jira administration within Atlassian Government Cloud (AGC).
• Lead migrations from Azure DevOps, GitLab, and hosted Jira environments to Jira AGC.
• Develop Jira Automation rules, advanced JQL queries, and REST API scripts.
• Configure user provisioning, SSO, access controls, and security permissions.
• Coach teams on Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban, and enterprise Agile practices.
• Assess Agile maturity and develop measurable improvement plans.
• Create Jira dashboards to track velocity, cycle time, throughput, and team performance.
• Collaborate with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Program Managers, and technical teams.
• Deliver Agile/Jira training and maintain technical documentation.
• Support Jira integration with GitLab and ServiceNow.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on enterprise Jira administration experience.
• Minimum 5 years of Agile coaching experience in complex organizations.
• Advanced Jira configuration, workflows, permissions, and automation expertise.
• Experience migrating Azure DevOps or similar platforms to Jira.
• Advanced JQL, Jira REST API, and scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, or JavaScript).
• Experience with Jira Cloud SSO, user provisioning, and group management.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or Cursor.
• Strong communication, leadership, facilitation, and documentation skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Required Certifications:

• At least one Agile certification: ICP-ACC, CSP, SPC, or equivalent.
• At least one Atlassian certification: ACP-120, ACP-620, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Atlassian Government Cloud (AGC) or FedRAMP experience.
• Federal government or regulated industry experience.
• Jira Service Management and Confluence administration.
• Jira integrations with GitLab and ServiceNow.
• Familiarity with FISMA and NIST SP 800-53.
• Advanced Agile coaching certifications (ICE-AC or CEC).
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Additional Information

• Work must be performed on-site in Washington, DC.
• Candidates must be available for an in-person interview.
• The initial engagement is approximately one month, with a strong possibility of extension depending on client requirements.
• Only US citizens are eligible. Green card holders and visa holders are not eligible.

SajTech is a technology and professional services company supporting public and private sector organizations with cloud, cybersecurity, software development, data, infrastructure, and digital transformation solutions. We focus on practical delivery, strong technical talent, and long-term client partnerships.

Company Description

SajTech is a technology and professional services company supporting public and private sector organizations with cloud, cybersecurity, software development, data, infrastructure, and digital transformation solutions. We focus on practical delivery, strong technical talent, and long-term client partnerships.