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The Part-Time Senior Project Specialist manages research, operational, and analytic activities that support AIR’s NAEP Technical Support Contract. The role leads reviews across the assessment cycle of assessment data, results and technical documentation, and provides support for externally facing research, assessment, and partnership initiatives and business development opportunities. Engagements are typically project- or pursuit-based, part-time, and may vary in duration and hours depending on project needs.
Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.
About AIR:
Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities for the position include:
- Managing technical reviews of National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) data files, data companion, technical documents, Nation’s Report Card, and other NAEP products and publications on a cyclical basis.
- Supporting the leadership of the NAEP Validity Panel, through reviews of assessment procedures and advising.
- Supporting the planning, execution and delivery of NAEP assessment systems activities, including attending systems update meetings; monitoring, documenting, and tracking bugs and known issues; participating in milestone and user acceptance testing reviews; and coordinating with project staff to identify and communicate systems-related issues.
- Overseeing reviews in support of NAEP Reading assessment content development, including the review of items, passages, and related materials for content quality and alignment and providing feedback throughout development and review cycles.
- Assisting NAEP project director and deputy director in project management activities.
- Leading business development activities through proposal management and writing, market research, and capture planning.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in public policy, economics, education, psychology, political science, communications, or related field and 8+ years of experience in project management, data analysis, and staffing processes preferably in a consulting or research environment.
- PMP Certification or equivalent strongly preferred.
- Deep knowledge of NAEP content, procedures, and operations.
- Experience working with the Department of Education, including the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
- Experience overseeing reviews of national education reports for U.S. audiences.
- Experience collaborating and coordinating with the federal government to conduct assessments and surveys.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams on federally funded research projects.
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills for working with stakeholders at various levels and from a range of backgrounds.
- High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Strong project management skills, including timeline tracking, risk identification, and managing competing priorities.
- Self-motivated and reliable, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of complex tasks with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication skills with a commitment to validity, clarity, and evidence-based messaging.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners in a virtual work environment.
Disclosures: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.
American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locs, and twists), creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition (e.g., cancer), sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information, or military or veteran status. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to tboone@air.org or call 202.403.5000.
Fraudulent Job Scams Warning & Disclaimer: AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams seek to extract sensitive information or money from victims. To protect yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only email you from an "@air.org" domain. Please take extra caution while examining the email address. For example, jdoe@air.org is correct, while jdoe@aircareers.org is not a legitimate AIR email address. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out to recruitment@air.org.
If you see a job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can also report it to your state attorney general. Learn more about how to avoid scams at ftc.gov/scams.
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AIR’s Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers the anticipated annual salary as listed. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.
Anticipated Annual Salary Range
$124,000 - $135,000 USD
The Part-Time Senior Project Specialist manages research, operational, and analytic activities that support AIR’s NAEP Technical Support Contract. The role leads reviews across the assessment cycle of assessment data, results and technical documentation, and provides support for externally facing research, assessment, and partnership initiatives and business development opportunities. Engagements are typically project- or pursuit-based, part-time, and may vary in duration and hours depending on project needs.
Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.
About AIR:
Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities for the position include:
- Managing technical reviews of National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) data files, data companion, technical documents, Nation’s Report Card, and other NAEP products and publications on a cyclical basis.
- Supporting the leadership of the NAEP Validity Panel, through reviews of assessment procedures and advising.
- Supporting the planning, execution and delivery of NAEP assessment systems activities, including attending systems update meetings; monitoring, documenting, and tracking bugs and known issues; participating in milestone and user acceptance testing reviews; and coordinating with project staff to identify and communicate systems-related issues.
- Overseeing reviews in support of NAEP Reading assessment content development, including the review of items, passages, and related materials for content quality and alignment and providing feedback throughout development and review cycles.
- Assisting NAEP project director and deputy director in project management activities.
- Leading business development activities through proposal management and writing, market research, and capture planning.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in public policy, economics, education, psychology, political science, communications, or related field and 8+ years of experience in project management, data analysis, and staffing processes preferably in a consulting or research environment.
- PMP Certification or equivalent strongly preferred.
- Deep knowledge of NAEP content, procedures, and operations.
- Experience working with the Department of Education, including the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
- Experience overseeing reviews of national education reports for U.S. audiences.
- Experience collaborating and coordinating with the federal government to conduct assessments and surveys.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams on federally funded research projects.
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills for working with stakeholders at various levels and from a range of backgrounds.
- High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Strong project management skills, including timeline tracking, risk identification, and managing competing priorities.
- Self-motivated and reliable, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of complex tasks with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication skills with a commitment to validity, clarity, and evidence-based messaging.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners in a virtual work environment.
Disclosures: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.
American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locs, and twists), creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition (e.g., cancer), sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information, or military or veteran status. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to tboone@air.org or call 202.403.5000.
Fraudulent Job Scams Warning & Disclaimer: AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams seek to extract sensitive information or money from victims. To protect yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only email you from an "@air.org" domain. Please take extra caution while examining the email address. For example, jdoe@air.org is correct, while jdoe@aircareers.org is not a legitimate AIR email address. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out to recruitment@air.org.
If you see a job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can also report it to your state attorney general. Learn more about how to avoid scams at ftc.gov/scams.
#LI-DP1 #LI-REMOTE
AIR’s Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers the anticipated annual salary as listed. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.
Anticipated Annual Salary Range
$124,000 - $135,000 USD
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical project specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, business, engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or Microsoft Project
- Experience supporting or leading projects using Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional stakeholder reporting
- PMP, CAPM, or CompTIA Project+ certification preferred for mid-level and above roles
- Ability to create and maintain project documentation including schedules, risk logs, and status reports
Tips for Your Technical Project Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to project artifacts
Technical project specialists are evaluated on deliverables, not just responsibilities. List specific artifacts you've produced, such as requirements documents, risk registers, or status dashboards, and name the project lifecycle methodologies you used to produce them.
Certify before competing for mid-level roles
Many mid-level postings list a PMP, CAPM, or CompTIA Project+ as a preferred credential. Earning one before applying signals you understand formal project governance, which separates you from candidates who only have on-the-job exposure.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists technical project specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by methodology, not just title
Job titles vary widely across employers. Search for the methodology you know, such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall, alongside the role title so you surface postings where your specific process experience is a genuine match, not an afterthought.
Prepare a scenario answer for scope creep
Interviewers for technical project roles almost always ask how you've handled scope changes mid-project. Prepare a specific example that walks through how you identified the drift, documented it, escalated it, and kept the project on track.
Negotiate start date alongside compensation
Technical project specialists often step into active projects on day one. If you need onboarding time or have a notice period, raise the start date early in negotiations so it's resolved before the offer is finalized, not after.
Technical Project Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most technical project specialists?
The companies hiring the most technical project specialists right now include Boeing, GAI Consultants, and Hargrove Engineers + Constructors, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, Alabama, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in technology services, healthcare systems, and large financial institutions managing multi-year modernization programs.
How many technical project specialist jobs are remote?
About 83% of technical project specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broad employer comfort with distributed project coordination. Sub-specializations focused on IT systems implementation and software rollout tend to have the highest remote availability, while roles tied to on-site infrastructure or hardware deployment typically require in-person presence.
How do you become a technical project specialist?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline, then build hands-on experience coordinating projects in any capacity, even as a team contributor rather than a lead. Pursue a recognized project management credential such as CAPM or PMP to formalize your methodology knowledge. From there, focus on roles that require both technical fluency and cross-functional coordination, since that combination defines the position.
How do you get hired as a technical project specialist with little experience?
Entry points into technical project specialist roles typically come through adjacent positions such as project coordinator, technical analyst, or IT support, where you can demonstrate project involvement without full ownership. Earning a CAPM, completing a formal project management course, or contributing to an internal process improvement initiative gives hiring managers concrete evidence of commitment to the discipline even before you hold the title.
What does the technical project specialist interview process look like?
Most employers use a multi-stage process that begins with a recruiter screen focused on methodology familiarity and tool experience. A hiring manager interview follows, centered on behavioral questions about how you've managed timelines, stakeholders, and scope changes. Some employers add a practical exercise, such as drafting a project plan or reviewing a mock requirements document, before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to technical project specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to technical project specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience, methodology background, and preferred location or work arrangement, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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