Project Specialist Jobs in Washington

Project Specialist jobs in Washington are concentrated in Seattle, Bellevue, and Olympia, where technology, aerospace, and state government drive steady hiring across program management, IT project coordination, and policy implementation. Large employers with an enduring presence in the state, including Microsoft, Boeing, and the Washington State Department of Commerce, regularly bring on project specialists at coordinator through senior levels. Demand is especially strong in cloud infrastructure rollouts, defense program support, and public-sector initiative management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles16
Top employerTerraPower
Top citySeattle, WA
Cities hiring8
Work type50% Remote
Top industryConsulting

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Shipping/Receiving Clerk (Project Specialist)
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Shipping/Receiving Clerk (Project Specialist)
Clutter
Kent, Washington
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
501-1,000

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Senior Project Controls Specialist
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Senior Project Controls Specialist
TerraPower
Bellevue, Washington
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$143k - $186k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
11-50

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Project Specialist
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Project Specialist
Hanford Mission Integration Solutions
Richland, Washington
Business Analysis
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$81k - $138k/yr
Bachelor of Science

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Hearing, Appeals, and Project Specialist
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Hearing, Appeals, and Project Specialist
University Of Washington
Seattle, Washington
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$70k - $90k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Project Controls Specialist
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Project Controls Specialist
VNS Federal Services
Hanford, Washington
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services

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Project Specialist Jobs by City in Washington

Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Seattle
5 jobs
Bellevue
4 jobs
Vancouver
2 jobs
Kent
1 job
Hanford
1 job
Richland
1 job
Snohomish
1 job
Pacific Beach
1 job

Project Specialist Job Market in Washington

A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

TerraPower2 open roles
Burns & McDonnell2 open roles
HII1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Technology & Software

What Washington Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project specialist jobs across Washington.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, project management, or a related field required
  • PMP or CAPM certification from the Project Management Institute preferred or required
  • Three or more years of experience managing project timelines, budgets, and stakeholders
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or Asana
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional team coordination
  • Experience working in technology, aerospace, healthcare, or state government environments

Project Specialist Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project specialist in Washington?

Most project specialist roles in Washington require a bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology, or a related discipline, combined with demonstrated project coordination experience. Washington does not issue a state-specific license for this role, but the PMP credential from the Project Management Institute carries significant weight with Washington employers, particularly in the technology sector and state government. Entry candidates often start in project coordinator or program assistant roles before advancing.

Which companies hire project specialists in Washington?

Washington project specialist roles are posted by TerraPower, Burns & McDonnell, and HII and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's concentration of major technology firms, aerospace contractors, and state agency employers makes it one of the more active markets in the country for this role.

Which Washington cities have the most project specialist jobs?

Seattle, Bellevue, and Vancouver have the highest concentration of project specialist openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue lead because of the dense cluster of technology companies, healthcare systems, and financial services firms headquartered there, while Olympia generates consistent demand through Washington State government agencies and public-sector contracts.

Are there remote project specialist jobs in Washington?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 100% of project specialist openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on coordination, documentation, and stakeholder communication rather than physical presence. Technology and government IT program roles in Washington tend to offer the greatest flexibility for fully remote arrangements.

How can I get hired as a project specialist in Washington with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a project coordinator or administrative assistant role at a Washington technology company, state agency, or large healthcare system such as Providence or MultiCare, where structured onboarding exposes you to project lifecycles directly. Washington State agencies frequently post entry-level program assistant positions that serve as a direct pipeline into specialist roles. Earning the CAPM certification before applying demonstrates commitment and compensates for limited experience in competitive Seattle and Bellevue markets.

Where can I find and apply to project specialist jobs in Washington?

You can find and apply to project specialist jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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