Technical Project Specialist II

Job Title

Technical Project Specialist II (Project Manager II)

Lexington, KY; primarily remote

The College of Public Health’s Center for Public Health Analytics and Informatics is seeking a Technical Project Specialist II to coordinate project activities, synthesize findings, and ensure high‑quality execution across a portfolio of Kentucky public health analytical programs.

• 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

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

• 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

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

• 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

Experience with Project Management tools

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.