Agile Tech Project Specialist — Hybrid

American Institutes for Research; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Institutes for Research (AIR) Tek Office is seeking a Project Specialist to support project delivery and day-to-day operations. This hybrid role blends project management with coordination and administrative support to drive efficient execution and align leadership priorities.

Report to the Principal Technical Project Manager; ideal candidate grows in project/program management with a proactive mindset, navigating ambiguity while contributing to team success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Foundational understanding of project management principles and tools (e.g., MS Project or Planner, Smartsheet, or similar).
• CAPM certification or progress toward certification is a plus.
• Strong prioritization skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and shift priorities.
• High-level problem-solving abilities to process complex data and advise leadership decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted thought partner for supporting the execution of strategic goals and KPIs.
• Lead technical project planning and execution in an agile environment.
• Manage and expedite technical deliverables while coordinating priorities and timelines.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, trackers, dashboards, and status updates.
• Frame agendas, prepare briefing materials, and track follow-ups; collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Provide operational support across budgeting, expense coordination, procurement, and vendor interactions.

Skills

Project management

Prioritization

Communication

Adaptability

Analytical thinking

Tech-savviness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

MS Project

Planner

Smartsheet

Job description

American Institutes for Research (AIR) Tek Office is seeking a Project Specialist to support project delivery and day-to-day operations. This hybrid role blends project management with coordination and administrative support to drive efficient execution and align leadership priorities.

Report to the Principal Technical Project Manager; ideal candidate grows in project/program management with a proactive mindset, navigating ambiguity while contributing to team success.