Project Specialist Job Washington area,District of Columbia USA,Administrative/Clerical

Duration:
September 14, 2026 – October 23, 2026

Hours:

Approximately 100 total hours

Start Date:

ASAP

We are working with a professional organization seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Project Support Specialist to assist with a short-term project through October 23, 2026. This position will support data entry, content review, quality control, and issue tracking to ensure project deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.

Responsibilities

Perform data entry in accordance with established project processes and procedures
Review content for consistency with standardized language, templates, and established guidelines
Review project and guideline information, including titles, authors, citations, publication dates, source links, and related metadata
Enter and maintain structured information across assigned projects
Review content for accuracy, consistency, formatting, and completeness
Identify, document, and elevate errors, inconsistencies, missing information, and other issues requiring review
Track progress across assigned projects and communicate status updates to the project lead
Conduct preview and quality-control checks to ensure information is displaying correctly
Maintain accurate issue-tracking documentation and follow established escalation procedures
Perform final quality-control reviews and spot-check completed work
Follow detailed SOPs, written instructions, and standardized templates
Assist with timely completion of project deliverables

Qualifications

Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Experience with data entry, content review, quality control, administrative support, or project coordination
Ability to follow detailed procedures and written instructions
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Comfortable working independently and managing assigned tasks within deadlines
Comfortable working with web-based platforms and structured data-entry systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
Ability to identify and appropriately escape errors or issues
Must be available for the full engagement period of September 14 through October 23, 2026

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with healthcare organizations, nonprofits, professional associations, academic institutions, or grant-funded projects
Experience reviewing scientific, clinical, technical, or other highly detailed content
Experience with content management systems, publication platforms, databases, or issue-tracking tools