Technical Project Specialist II

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Technical Project Specialist II Requisition Number RE55096 Working Title Project Manager II Department Name 7P275:Public Health Analytics and Informatics Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 46 Salary Range $53,061-87,526/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

BS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Working at a desk/computer for long periods of time.

Shift

Primarily days Monday - Friday Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed

Job Summary

The College of Public Health's Center for Public Health Analytics and Informatics is seeking a Technical Project Specialist II to join our team. This position plays a key role in coordinating project activities, synthesizing findings, and ensuring high‑quality execution across a portfolio of Kentucky public health analytical programs.

About the Role

The Technical Project Specialist II will help manage progress, deliverables, and communication across several research and infrastructure‑building projects. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys translating complex discussions into actionable plans and supporting multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring project activities align with broader program goals
• Tracking milestones, risks, dependencies, and cross‑project interactions
• Synthesizing findings across research efforts to identify gaps, risks, and dependencies
• Coordinating communication, responsibilities, and deliverables across multidisciplinary teams
• Supporting timeline management and producing data‑driven reports
• Documenting decisions, action items, and technical requirements during meetings
• Assisting leadership with strategic decision‑making and program adjustments

Qualifications Required:

• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders

Qualifications Preferred

• Knowledge of public health, health policy, or health services research
• Familiarity with data use agreements, IRB protocols, and project management practices
• Experience documenting technical requirements and synthesizing complex discussions into clear summaries and next steps
• Experience working on state, public sector, or multi‑agency projects

Work Environment

This position is primarily remote, with occasional in‑person meetings in Lexington, KY or Frankfort, KY.

Why Work at UK

As a University of Kentucky employee, you'll receive outstanding benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance options
• Retirement match
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Employee discounts
• A culture that values flexibility, work‑life balance, and professional growth

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Experience with Project Management tools

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

At least 4 years of project management experience is preferred.

Deadline to Apply 07/28/2026 Our University Community

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How have you communicated complex research findings to non‑technical stakeholders? Please provide a brief example that illustrates your approach.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please indicate the total number of years of paid project management experience you have, and briefly describe the types of projects you managed and your specific responsibilities.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have experience managing budgets and monitoring project expenses? If yes, please describe the size of the budgets you managed and the types of financial responsibilities you handled.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents