Technical Project Specialist III

Department Name 7P275:
Public Health Analytics and Informatics

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 47

Salary Range $57,/year

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full‑Time

Required Education BS

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.

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 management experience is preferred; 5+ years experience leading a team.

Final date to receive applications 01/27/2026

We 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.

• * Please select the answer that best describes your employment experience in project management.
  • None
  • More than 0 up through 2 years
  • More than 2 years up through 4 years
  • More than 4 years up through 6 years
  • More than 6 years
• * Do you have paid employment experience working with other staff members to define project requirements and create project goals and timeline? What project management tools have you used?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Provide examples of projects you have managed and worked on.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have experience with public health research, public health surveillance, or public health informatics projects.
  • No
  • Yes

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Writing Sample

Optional documents can be submitted for additional consideration.