Project Specialist Jobs in Virginia
Project Specialist jobs in Virginia are open across Richmond, Arlington, and Alexandria and other Virginia metros, with employers like ABB, Amazon, and Eastern Virginia Medical School hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Your Challenges:
HRIS maintenance and improvement projects: 50%
- Contribute to maintaining optimally functioning HR systems, which may include installation, administration, customization, development, maintenance, and upgrades to applications, systems, and modules
- Proactively identify and propose HRIS and HRMS improvements and implement upgrades based on organizational needs
- Partner with HR, IM/IT and Data Privacy offices to develop and integrate workflows and automation features to address company needs
- Ensure HRIS system compliance with federal and state regulations, data security and privacy requirements
- Serve as a strategic partner and Subject Matter Expert representing Airbus interests with HRIS suppliers, vendors and service providers.
Project and Account Management: 30%
- Member of implementation teams for Workday Compensation, Benefits, Absence Management, Time Management, Payroll and ServiceNow across North America
- Communicate with internal customers to understand their needs, design compelling solutions, meet project deadlines and prioritize projects
- Resolve complaints and preventing additional issues by addressing process improvements
- Work with CoEs to translate business needs into projects, including prioritization, scheduling and resource planning.
- Support HRIS system implementation, including security administration, management of cross-functional dependencies between stakeholders and system optimization post go-live
Support/Collaboration: 20%
- Creates HR documentation for reporting and other HR processes
- Collaborate with HR/HRIS team members to ensure system usage consistency across countries
- Support employees and field questions and provide the appropriate guidance or direction to the employee
- Support HRBP’s by fielding questions about the HR tools
- Manage permissions, access, personalization, and similar system operations and settings for system users
- Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to users of all HR systems
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or Human Resources Management or equivalent required
- 5+ years experience supporting HRIS & implementations in HCM and Payroll systems such as Workday and/or Dayforce.
- Experience with Workday HCM Suite and/or Dayforce is a highly preferred
- 2+ years in a customer service, administrative, or human resources support role
Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:
- Strong HR functional and technical knowledge; experience in Organizational Administration tools/systems preferred; in combination with experience in the support of various other HCM-related modules and functionality
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to prioritize work, problem solving, communication, project management, and leadership skills
- Ability to keep up with innovation and trends in HRIS Administration.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently, with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
- Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, as well as see projects through with limited guidance
- Self-motivated with excellent listening skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated customer service orientation; ability to provide service and remain focused even during emotionally charged circumstances
Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):
- Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills
Technical Systems Proficiency:
- Workday: HCM, Time and Payroll is a plus
- Dayforce and Business Solver is a plus
- Familiarity with writing scripts, visual basic, basic coding (HTML)
Travel Required:
- 5% Domestic and International
Physical Requirements:
- Physical requirements may include: Lifting (up to 25lbs),
- Carrying (up to 25lbs),
- Pushing/Pulling (up to 25lbs),
- Sitting, Standing, Squatting/Kneeling, Walking, Speaking, Hearing, Vision, Manual Dexterity, Travel(5
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Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Project Specialist Job Market in Virginia
A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- ABB5

- Amazon5

- Eastern Virginia Medical School4

- ICF3

- Virginia Department of Transportation3

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services18
- Education9
- Manufacturing8
- Technology & Software5
- Government & Public Sector4
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project specialist jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, or a related field
- Experience coordinating project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder updates
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Asana
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Familiarity with project documentation, status reporting, and budget tracking
- PMP certification or enrollment in a recognized project management credential program
Project Specialist Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How many project specialist jobs are there in Virginia?
There are 69+ project specialist openings in Virginia on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Richmond, Arlington, and Alexandria. New positions post regularly as employers across Virginia hire.
How much do project specialists make in Virginia?
Project specialists in Virginia earn a median of about $120,840 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,020 for the lowest 10% to over $179,970 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Virginia cities have the most project specialist jobs?
Richmond, Arlington, and Alexandria have the most project specialist openings in Virginia right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire project specialists in Virginia?
Employers hiring project specialists in Virginia include ABB, Amazon, and Eastern Virginia Medical School, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote project specialist jobs in Virginia?
Yes. About 16% of project specialist openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Virginia metros.
How do I apply for project specialist jobs in Virginia?
You can apply to project specialist jobs in Virginia directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Virginia location, then apply to each one that fits.
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