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Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleTechnical Project Specialist IIRequisition NumberRE55096Working TitleProject Manager IIDepartment Name7P275:Public Health Analytics and InformaticsWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level46Salary Range$53,061-87,526/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience

4 yrs

Required License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsWorking at a desk/computer for long periods of time.ShiftPrimarily days Monday – Friday Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as neededJob SummaryThe 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 highquality 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 infrastructurebuilding 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 crossproject 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 datadriven reports
• Documenting decisions, action items, and technical requirements during meetings
• Assisting leadership with strategic decisionmaking and program adjustments

Qualifications Required:

• Strong analytical and criticalthinking 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 multiagency projects

Work Environment
This position is primarily remote, with occasional inperson 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, worklife balance, and professional growth

Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesExperience with Project Management toolsDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceAt least 4 years of project management experience is preferred.Deadline to Apply07/28/2026Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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 (*).

1. * How have you communicated complex research findings to nontechnical stakeholders? Please provide a brief example that illustrates your approach.

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * 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)

3. * 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

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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