Technology Project Specialist

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Well-being resources

Health savings

Flexible spending accounts

Pension and retirement plans

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is seeking a Technology Project Specialist to coordinate with IT Project and Portfolio Managers, creating action plans with resources, timeframes, and budgets for technology initiatives at Washington Dulles International Airport.

You will liaise with stakeholders, manage schedules, perform market research, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, while upholding high quality standards and contractual requirements.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible Information Technology experience.
• Two years of experience as a project coordinator or similar role.
• Knowledge of and skill in project management techniques and procedures, from conception to delivery.
• Ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules and step-by-step action plans.
• Knowledge of IT risk management and quality assurance controls.
• Skill in using Microsoft Project and other project management software tools.
• Ability to make detailed analyses of data and information and make recommendations.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and effectively manage own time.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates project management activities, including resources, equipment and information.
• Organizes projects into tasks and establishes timeframes for completion.
• Liaises with business partners to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives.
• Assigns tasks to internal teams and provides schedule management.
• Assists in preparing project budgets.
• Completes market research relating to technology products and services.
• Analyzes project risks and opportunities and makes recommendations to the IT Project/Portfolio Managers for avoiding or eliminating risk and eliminating blockers to project completion.
• Monitors project progress and responds to issues that arise.
• Acts as the point of contact and communicates project status to stakeholders.
• Manages customer expectations and project management role.
• Uses software tools to monitor projects including schedules, plans and expenditures.
• Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports.
• Ensures project standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests.
• Serves as Contracting Officer’s Technical representative (COTR) for contracts supporting project related efforts.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Budget planning

Stakeholder communication

Microsoft Project

Market research

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (any field)

PMP or PgMP certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Compensation Grade: S18-H Salary Range: $36.12-$52.38 Opening Date: September 4, 2026 Closing Date: September 19, 2026

Please Note: All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date.

As a Technology Project Specialist, you will coordinate with IT Project and Portfolio Managers to prepare comprehensive action plans, including resources, timeframes and budgets for projects.

Technology Project Specialist Serves in Enterprise Technology Portfolio Management Department in the Office of Technology located at Washington Dulles International Airport. Serves as liaison between with IT Project and Portfolio Managers and business stakeholders to prepare comprehensive action plans, including resources, timeframes and budgets for projects. Supports and coordinates project schedule and risk management, along with administrative duties, such as maintaining project documentation, performing market research and handling financial queries. Drives efforts to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and meet high quality standards. Performs related functions.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates project management activities, including resources, equipment and information.
• Organizes projects into tasks and establishes timeframes for completion.
• Liaises with business partners to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives.
• Assigns tasks to internal teams and provides schedule management.
• Assists in preparing project budgets.
• Completes market research relating to technology products and services.
• Analyzes project risks and opportunities and makes recommendations to the IT Project/Portfolio Managers for avoiding or eliminating risk and eliminating blockers to project completion.
• Monitors project progress and responds to issues that arise.
• Acts as the point of contact and communicates project status to stakeholders.
• Manages customer expectations and project management role.
• Uses software tools to monitor projects including schedules, plans and expenditures.
• Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports.
• Ensures project standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests.
• Serves as Contracting Officer’s Technical representative (COTR) for contracts supporting project related efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of progressively responsible Information Technology experience.
• Included in the experience must be two years of experience as a project coordinator or similar role.
• Knowledge of and skill in project management techniques and procedures, from conception to delivery.
• Ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules and step-by-step action plans.
• Knowledge of IT risk management and quality assurance controls.
• Skill in using Microsoft Project and other project management software tools.
• Ability to make detailed analyses of data and information and make recommendations.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and effectively manage own time.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification issued by the Project Management Institute.
• Other applicable IT certification.
• A bachelor’s degree in any field.

EDUCATION

A high school diploma or a Certificate of General Education Development (GED).

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED

A state driver’s license in good standing.

NECESSARY SPECIAL FACTORS

Work is typically reviewed in progress upon completion for quantity, quality, timeliness, teamwork, customer service, and other factors.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Well-being resources
• Health savings
• Flexible spending accounts
• Pension and retirement plans
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

A career with the Airports Authority comes with more than just a paycheck; it offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family’s health, financial security, and professional growth.

Discover more about our benefits package here.

A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.| Follow us on Twitter @MWAAcareers.

Have you ever wondered who runs Reagan National Airport? Or Dulles International Airport? Or the Dulles Toll Road? We do! We’re the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and we’re looking for talented, enthusiastic people to help us continue our tradition of outstanding service to travelers in the Washington Metropolitan area.

We offer an array of benefits programs, including vacation, retirement, and health benefits. Whether you are traveling the world or plotting your career path, your journey begins with us.

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