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Senior Program Manager

$169K - $303K/yr

Contractual & Financial Stewardship: Manage contract performance, scope matters, and staffing ... Advanced experience in MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, and SharePoint. * Deep knowledge of Agile ...

DevOps Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$54 - $74/hr

... contractual commitments. We provide a comprehensive benefits package including signing bonuses ... Experience with project management tools (Jira, Confluence). * Knowledge of source control ...

... contractual commitments. We provide a comprehensive benefits package including signing bonuses ... Experience with team collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence). * Experience developing and debugging ...

Experience with Confluence/Jira used for communication and documentation Do you have what it takes ... include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.

Systems Engineer

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

$150K - $270K/yr

Experience with Confluence/Jira used for communication and documentation Do you have what it takes ... contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.

... contractual coordination and reporting as needed. • Document data flows, architecture, and root ... JIRA, Confluence Does this opportunity sound like a fit for you? If so, join our talent community ...

... contractual coordination and reporting as needed. • Document data flows, architecture, and root ... JIRA, Confluence Does this opportunity sound like a fit for you? If so, join our talent community ...

Serve as alternate contract manager, supporting contractual coordination and reporting as needed ... JIRA, Confluence Does this opportunity sound like a fit for you? If so, join our talent community ...

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How much do contractual jira developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for contractual jira developer in the United States is $60.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54.57 and $71.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual Jira Developer vs Contract Jira Administrator?

AspectContractual Jira DeveloperContract Jira Administrator
Primary RoleDevelops and customizes Jira plugins, workflows, and integrationsManages and maintains Jira instances, user permissions, and configurations
Required SkillsJira API, scripting, plugin development, JavaJira administration, user management, troubleshooting
CertificationsJira Software Administrator, Atlassian Certified DeveloperJira Administrator Certification, Atlassian Certified Admin
Work EnvironmentSoftware development teams, project management toolsIT support, project management, operations teams

While both roles involve working with Jira, a Contractual Jira Developer focuses on customizing and developing Jira features, whereas a Contract Jira Administrator manages and maintains Jira systems. The developer role requires coding skills and API knowledge, while the administrator role emphasizes system configuration and user management.

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Infographic showing various Contractual Jira Developer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,843 per year, or $60 per hour.
Senior Program Manager

$169K - $303K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

General information
Requisition #
R69248
Locations
USA-Remote Work
Posting Date
07/16/2026
Security Clearance Required
Top Secret
Remote Type
Fully Remote
Time Type
Full time
Description & Requirements
Elevate your career with MANTECH International Corporation! Join a dynamic team dedicated to national security through cutting-edge technology. Since 1968, MANTECH has led in delivering advanced solutions to government intelligence, the Department of Defense, and Federal Civilian sectors. Dive into innovation in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Your journey to impactful work and rapid growth starts now-be extraordinary at MANTECH!
***This is for a future opportunity***
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Program Manager to join our innovative team. This is a REMOTE position.
As a Senior Program Manager, you will serve as a Strategic Leader and Mission Partner. You will move beyond day-to-day oversight to manage the lifecycle of complex, multi-task projects. You are the "expert's expert" guiding the program's technical strategy, managing high-stakes stakeholder relationships, and mentoring a multidisciplinary team of contractors and subcontractors. You will drive excellence by defining work standards, enforcing quality assurance, and ensuring the delivery of measurable ROI to our federal customers.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Strategic Program Oversight: Plan, staff, budget, and direct one or more high-priority projects; ensure the timely delivery of contractual commitments while maintaining the highest standards of quality and performance management.
  • Business Value & ROI Advocacy: Lead the gathering of pre- and post-implementation facts to document Business Cases; obtain customer validation for outcomes achieved and translate technical milestones into tangible ROI for leadership reporting.
  • Leadership & Team Mentorship: Own internal team development; act as a coach, mentor, and teacher to project staff while formulating and enforcing work standards and organizational goals across contractor and subcontractor personnel.
  • Stakeholder & Risk Management: Effectively coordinate risks and opportunities with executive leadership; serve as the primary communicator for policies, purposes, and goals to both subordinates and customer stakeholders.
  • Contractual & Financial Stewardship: Manage contract performance, scope matters, and staffing levels; oversee the creation, quality assurance, and timely submission of all client-facing deliverables while managing program growth opportunities.
  • Agile Governance: Leverage deep knowledge of the Agile Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to prepare and update project schedules, establish deadlines, and report status/outcomes using modern tools like Jira, DevOps, and MS Project.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of demonstrated capability in the overall management of multitask projects, specifically managing federal customers and large, demanding initiatives.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
  • PMP certification
  • Advanced experience in MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, and SharePoint.
  • Deep knowledge of Agile projects and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Strong client-facing presentation and interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse mix of project team members and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • CSM (Certified Scrum Master) or PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Professional).
  • Knowledge of OneStream or SaaS implementation experience.
  • Understanding of Government budgeting processes and PPBE.
  • Proven track record in documenting Past Performance write-ups and identifying program growth opportunities.

Clearance Requirements:
  • Current active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph.

Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
  • Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $169,100.00-$303,300.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.