Technical Project Specialist III

Job Title
Technical Project Specialist III

Requisition Number
RE52819

Working Title

Department Name
7P275:Public Health Analytics and Informatics

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
47

Salary Range
$57,158-94,286/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BS

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Required Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None.

Physical Requirements

Typically Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed.

Shift

Sitting for extended periods of time.

Job Summary

The College of Public Health/Public Health Analytics and Informatics is looking for a Technical Project Specialist III for grant-funded projects, including the Rapid Actionable Data for Opioid Response in KY project. This position works across multiple projects to ensure contract requirements are met and ensures the coordination and management of technical activities to implement or enhance research and information systems for Public Health stakeholders. Works with stakeholders and researchers to define the creation of a project scope of work, then works with the technical research team to define project requirements and create project goals and timeline. Responsible for progress reports and other deliverables.

Due to the complexity of handling multiple stakeholder projects at a time, this position will be responsible for monitoring budgets and managing costs associated with assigned projects. Provides updates to the Principal Investigator and team leads on assigned projects/initiatives and escalates issues when necessary.

The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, communication skills, and the ability to synthesize complex concepts into meaningful conclusions. Experience with public health research, public health surveillance, or public health informatics is preferred.

Please include a required writing sample (found in the Applicant Documents section of the application) that demonstrates your ability to communicate effectively in a professional setting. Examples may include a project report, executive summary, research plan, or other relevant material you developed in your role as a project manager.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Project Management Certification preferred, Microsoft Project, clarity, or other PM tool experience

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

At least 5 years of project mgt experience is preferred; 5+ years experience leading a team

Deadline to Apply
01/27/2026

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