Elections PM and Consultant (Onsite)

Serigor • Jackson, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The contractor will provide elections-oriented project management, elections systems technical coordination and support, and consultation and support services to counties for the Statewide Elections Management System (SEMS). The role oversees SEMS development activities, coordinates and manages the third-party development vendor, monitors project progress, and ensures that development work, enhancements, and deliverables align with agency requirements and operational needs.

The contractor will serve as a primary liaison among the agency, county election officials, and the development vendor. They will document, communicate, track, and escalate system issues and enhancement requests submitted by the agency or counties, and coordinate with the vendor toward timely resolution. The contractor will also assist county election officials with SEMS functionality, use, troubleshooting, and related inquiries.

The role includes helping develop, coordinate, and deliver county training on SEMS operations, system features, and relevant election procedures and processes, using agency-approved guidance and materials. The contractor must not independently provide election-related policy, procedural, or legal interpretations or advice. Such inquiries may be referred to authorized agency personnel or other official sources, with the guidance received communicated to the counties.

The assignment is based in Jackson, Mississippi, and is listed for 12 months. Total compensated hours may not exceed 1,040 per calendar year, regardless of the agreed weekly schedule or work arrangement.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in software application project management, third-party vendor coordination, and technical issue resolution.
• Familiarity with Mississippi election administration, Mississippi county election processes and procedures, and SEMS is required.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate software development activities, document and track technical issues through resolution, and communicate with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with election management systems, governmental information systems, or comparable enterprise applications.
• Experience providing system consultation, user support, and training to government personnel or other end users.
• Familiarity with application security best practices, including secure software development, vulnerability management, access controls, data protection, and identification and remediation of security risks.
• Experience with SDLC methodologies, quality assurance, user acceptance testing (UAT), database management, systems integration, and software change and release management.
• Experience with SEMS or comparable election management applications.
• Prior experience coordinating technology projects involving state or local government agencies, managing third-party software vendors, and providing technical consultation and training to governmental personnel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SEMS development activities.
• Coordinate and manage the third-party development vendor.
• Monitor project progress and ensure development activities, enhancements, and deliverables align with agency requirements and operational needs.
• Serve as a primary liaison among the agency, county election officials, and the development vendor.
• Document, communicate, track, and escalate SEMS issues and enhancement requests submitted by the agency or counties.
• Coordinate with the vendor to support timely and effective resolution of system issues and enhancement requests.
• Consult with and assist county election officials with SEMS functionality, utilization, troubleshooting, and related inquiries.
• Assist with developing, coordinating, and delivering county training on SEMS operations, system features, and relevant election procedures and processes using agency-approved guidance and materials.
• Refer policy, procedural, or legal inquiries to authorized agency personnel or official sources and communicate the guidance received; do not independently interpret or advise on these matters.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior