Project Analyst/JIRA Specialist (Navy/DoD)

THOR Solutions
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Florida, Panama City
7108 Laird Street (Show on map)
Oct 02, 2025
THOR Solutions is actively seeking a highly organized and analytical mid-level Project Analyst with strong expertise in JIRA to support Navy and Department of Defense (DoD) programs at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) in Panama City, FL. Specifically, the Analyst will support the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) and Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) Expeditionary Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Navigation (C4N) In-Service Engineering Activity (ISEA) at the Naval Support Activity Panama City location. Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to, the following: Utilize JIRA extensively to manage project workflows, track epics and user stories, document issues, and ensure timely resolution. Collaborate with business units and stakeholders to gather, define, and document business and financial requirements. Conduct financial analysis including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling. Translate business needs into functional specifications for technology teams and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate insights to leadership. Partner with project managers and development teams to ensure timely delivery of business requirements. Identify and recommend improvements to business processes and financial efficiency. Maintain documentation including process flows, business rules, and data dictionaries. Location: Fully onsite at local NSWC PCD (Panama City, FL), with possible local telework as approved by government. Travel: Up to 10% travel is anticipated. Typical Physical Activity:Primarily desk/computer work in an office environment. May involve: repetitive motion. US Citizenship Required:Due to the requirements of the federal contract that this position supports, U.S. citizenship is required. Citizenship will be confirmed via I-9/E-Verify at the start of employment. Existing Secret Security Clearance Required: This position requires a DoD Secret security clearance. Only candidates with existing full or interim Secret security clearances will be considered. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: At least five (5) years of recent, relevant professional experience providing programmatic, financial, or administrative support. Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments. Strong proficiency with JIRA for issue tracking, workflow documentation, and project management, including ability to troubleshoot and train team members on JIRA usage. Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Ability to create accurate documentation, reports, whitepapers, and briefings. Experience with Atlassian Confluence. Proficiency with common productivity software including Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and Planner. Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities. Ability to respond to requests that require quick turn-around. Additional Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Project Management, or another relevant field. Relevant certifications such as: Atlassian Certified Associate Atlassian Certified Professional APC100 JIRA Administration for Data Center and Server APC120 JIRA Administration for Cloud Certified Scrum Master (CSM) PMI Agile Certified Practitioner Knowledge of accounting principles and/or government finance/contracting experience. Experience with data manipulation and analysis tools such as SQL or Tableau. Benefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Paid Time Off (accrued) Paid Holidays 401(k) with employer match and traditional/Roth options Medical Insurance (3 plan options) + TRICARE Supplemental Coverage Dental Insurance (2 plan options) Vision Insurance Plan Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Commuter/Transit Benefits Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Pet Benefits Legal Resources ID Theft Benefits Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program Voluntary Leave Transfer Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Referral Program Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran's Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation's most complex military, public sector and industry challenges. THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process, please contact us at recruiting@thorsolutions.us or (571) 215-0077.