Project Specialist Jobs in Alabama
Project Specialist jobs in Alabama are in steady demand, with concentrations in defense contracting, healthcare systems, and infrastructure development at every level from coordinator to senior specialist. Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile anchor most of the hiring, where employers such as Huntsville's SAIC, UAB Medicine, and Austal USA keep consistent project specialist pipelines. The most sought-after specialties in Alabama include program support for defense and government contracts, healthcare operations coordination, and construction or facilities project management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Project Management Specialist 4
Date: Oct 29, 2026
Location: Decatur, AL, US, 35601
Company: United Launch Alliance
Requisition ID: 2317
Location: ULA - Decatur
Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available
Travel Requirements: 10%
At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.
Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!
Job Overview & Responsibilities
The Project Management Specialist is an individual contributor who will report up through the Program Management Leader at United Launch Alliance’s rocket factory and will be responsible for some or all the following:
- Responsible for managing a technical development project over its lifecycle, from initiation through closure while meeting schedule and budget commitment
- Initiates project planning, execution and monitoring, and achieving the objectives of the project to enable project closure
- Develops and maintains a schedule to ensure timely completion of the project
- Charters the project by defining system scope and project objectives
- Coordinates, collaborates and informs all stakeholders affected by and interested in the project outcome, including end-users, distributors, suppliers, and others within the value stream
- Adheres to quality standards and systems engineering processes, and attainment of project deliverables by managing risks, issues, and opportunities identified during planning and execution
- Conducts After Action Reviews to reflect on the project approach and results, and documenting lessons learned to share with other project managers
- Establishes, Identifies, Executes, and Implements Continuous Improvement Opportunities
- Works with stakeholders (production, finance, industrial engineers, tool design, etc.) to ensure all project requirements are identified and achieved
- This position will require working extended hours and /or weekends along with off shifts, as necessary to support testing and production delivery activities.
Required Education
Bachelor
Required Years of Experience
Minimum of 6 years of related work experience
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Experience with solving technical and/or engineering problems
- Safety Oriented
- Strong and effective communicator
- Strong leadership skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
- Proficient in troubleshooting problems and arriving at a solution in a timely manner
- Attention to details and good documentation of observations/findings
- Ability to work extended hours and /or weekends along with off shifts, as necessary to support testing and production delivery activities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Highly desired Project Management Professional experience
- Proficient skills in Earned Value Management is highly desired
- Establish CI vision for the organization and partners with key leaders and individuals to execute vision
- Responsible for resolving complex problems utilizing Six Sigma Methodology using Green Belt and Black Belt methodology
- Demonstrated success in improving efficiency of complex processes and/or project management
- Previous experience working in an aerospace company
- Ability to think strategically
- Exposure to manufacturing techniques and assemblies
What makes ULA different?
Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels.
We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:
- 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
- Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work environments
Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.
Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).
ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).
Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted.
Nearest Major Market: Decatur
Project Management Specialist 4
Date: Oct 29, 2026
Location: Decatur, AL, US, 35601
Company: United Launch Alliance
Requisition ID: 2317
Location: ULA - Decatur
Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available
Travel Requirements: 10%
At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.
Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!
Job Overview & Responsibilities
The Project Management Specialist is an individual contributor who will report up through the Program Management Leader at United Launch Alliance’s rocket factory and will be responsible for some or all the following:
- Responsible for managing a technical development project over its lifecycle, from initiation through closure while meeting schedule and budget commitment
- Initiates project planning, execution and monitoring, and achieving the objectives of the project to enable project closure
- Develops and maintains a schedule to ensure timely completion of the project
- Charters the project by defining system scope and project objectives
- Coordinates, collaborates and informs all stakeholders affected by and interested in the project outcome, including end-users, distributors, suppliers, and others within the value stream
- Adheres to quality standards and systems engineering processes, and attainment of project deliverables by managing risks, issues, and opportunities identified during planning and execution
- Conducts After Action Reviews to reflect on the project approach and results, and documenting lessons learned to share with other project managers
- Establishes, Identifies, Executes, and Implements Continuous Improvement Opportunities
- Works with stakeholders (production, finance, industrial engineers, tool design, etc.) to ensure all project requirements are identified and achieved
- This position will require working extended hours and /or weekends along with off shifts, as necessary to support testing and production delivery activities.
Required Education
Bachelor
Required Years of Experience
Minimum of 6 years of related work experience
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Experience with solving technical and/or engineering problems
- Safety Oriented
- Strong and effective communicator
- Strong leadership skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
- Proficient in troubleshooting problems and arriving at a solution in a timely manner
- Attention to details and good documentation of observations/findings
- Ability to work extended hours and /or weekends along with off shifts, as necessary to support testing and production delivery activities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Highly desired Project Management Professional experience
- Proficient skills in Earned Value Management is highly desired
- Establish CI vision for the organization and partners with key leaders and individuals to execute vision
- Responsible for resolving complex problems utilizing Six Sigma Methodology using Green Belt and Black Belt methodology
- Demonstrated success in improving efficiency of complex processes and/or project management
- Previous experience working in an aerospace company
- Ability to think strategically
- Exposure to manufacturing techniques and assemblies
What makes ULA different?
Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels.
We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:
- 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
- Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work environments
Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.
Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).
ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).
Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted.
Nearest Major Market: Decatur
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Project Specialist Job Market in Alabama
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Alabama Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project specialist jobs across Alabama.
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field
- Two or more years of project coordination or specialist experience
- Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder reporting
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects within deadlines and budget
- Experience working within government, defense, or regulated industry environments
Project Specialist Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project specialist in Alabama?
Most project specialist roles in Alabama require a bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or a closely related field, followed by direct project coordination experience. Alabama does not mandate a state-issued license for general project specialists, but earning a Project Management Professional credential or a Certified Associate in Project Management designation significantly strengthens applications. Employers in Huntsville's defense corridor and Birmingham's healthcare sector frequently treat those certifications as a practical hiring requirement.
Which companies hire project specialists in Alabama?
Companies currently hiring project specialists in Alabama include L3Harris, Hargrove Engineers + Constructors, and Hyundai Motor Company, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Alabama's defense, healthcare, and infrastructure sectors drive particularly consistent demand, with Huntsville's contractor ecosystem and Birmingham's hospital networks among the most active hiring environments in the state.
Which Alabama cities have the most project specialist jobs?
Mobile, Huntsville, and Decatur post the most project specialist openings in Alabama. Huntsville leads because of its dense concentration of federal defense contractors and aerospace employers, Birmingham draws volume from its healthcare systems and corporate headquarters, and Mobile contributes through shipbuilding, port operations, and manufacturing project work.
Are there remote project specialist jobs in Alabama?
Yes, and the role accommodates remote work more than many positions because much of the work involves coordination, documentation, and reporting rather than on-site physical tasks. About 25% of project specialist openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader trends in the field. Planning, scheduling, and stakeholder communication functions are the most likely to appear as fully remote responsibilities.
How can I get hired as a project specialist in Alabama with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a project coordinator or program assistant role, which large Alabama employers such as UAB, Huntsville Hospital, or defense contractors like Leidos use as a pipeline for project specialists. Earning a Certified Associate in Project Management credential gives candidates with no experience a concrete differentiator. Adjacent roles in administrative coordination, contract support, or operations analysis at Alabama state agencies or university systems also provide the documented project exposure that hiring managers expect before promoting someone to a specialist title.
Where can I find and apply to project specialist jobs in Alabama?
You can find and apply to project specialist jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and location preference, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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