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Job Title Technical Project Specialist II Requisition Number RE55096 Working Title Project Manager II Department Name 7P275:Public Health Analytics and Informatics Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 46 Salary Range $53,061-87,526/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience
4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Working at a desk/computer for long periods of time.
Shift
Primarily days Monday - Friday Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed
Job Summary
The 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 / Abilities
Experience with Project Management tools
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience
At least 4 years of project management experience is preferred.
Deadline to Apply 07/28/2026 Our University Community
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