IT Project Manager

Position Description and Job SkillSet

Description of thejob functions thecontractor will be expected to perform.

The Mississippi Secretary of State's Office is seeking a qualified contractor with 10 years or greater of relevant experience to provide elections oriented project management, elections systems and support technical coordination, and county consultation and support services for the Statewide Elections Management System(SEMS). This position will be responsible for overseeing all SEMS development activities, coordinating and managing the third-party development vendor, monitoring project progress, and ensuring that development activities, enhancements, and deliverables align with agency requirements and operational needs. The contractor will also serveas a primary liaison betweenthe agency, countyelection officials, and the development vendor, including documenting, communicating, tracking, and escalating system issues or enhancement requests submitted by the agency or counties and coordinating withthe vendor to ensure timelyand effective resolution.

The contractor will provideconsultation and assistance to county election officials regarding SEMS functionality, utilization, troubleshooting, and relatedinquiries. Responsibilities will also includeassisting with the development, coordination, and delivery of training to counties concerning SEMS operations, systemfeatures, and otherrelevant or applicable election procedures and processes, utilizing agency-approved guidance and materials. The contractor shall not independently provide elections-related policy, procedural, or legalinterpretations or adviceto counties. Whensuch matters arise,the contractor may serve as an intermediary by referring inquiries to appropriate authorized agency personnel or other official sources and communicating the guidance received.

This contractual position will operate within the Elections Division of the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office and report directly to the Assistant Secretary of State for Elections or their designee. The anticipated weekly work schedule, including the number of hours worked and any required onsitepresence, will be mutually agreedupon following contractor selection but priorto contract award. Total compensated hours shallnot exceed 1,040 hoursper calendar year, regardless of the agreed-upon weeklyschedule or work arrangement.

Special Note: Funding forthis position willconsist of a combination of federal grant funds provided underthe Help America Vote Act and state general funds. The position will be required to provide detailed time sheets for accurate record keeping and

auditing.

Required Skills/Experience

Provide the minimum required skills and/or experience the contractor must possess to qualify for this position. These requirements will be transferred to the ScoreSheet and candidates without these requirements reflected on theirresume will

NOT be presented to the managerfor consideration.

The candidate must haverelevant experience in software application project management, third-party vendor coordination, and technical issue resolution. Preferred qualifications include experience with election management systems, governmental information systems, or comparable enterprise applications. Candidates should possess strongorganizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to coordinate softwaredevelopment activities, document and track technical issues through resolution, and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders. Experience providing system consultation, usersupport, and training to government personnel or other end users is highly desirable.

Familiarity with Mississippi election administration, Mississippi county election processes and procedures, and the Statewide Elections Management System (SEMS) is required.

Preferred/Not Required

Provide any skills/experience that would be helpful for the candidate to possess but not required. Examples: Previous supervisory experience, WebLogic experience helpful, etc.

Preferred qualifications include familiarity with application security best practices, including secure software development, vulnerability management, access controls, data protection, and identification and remediation of security risks. Additional preferred experience includes software development lifecycle (SDLC)methodologies, quality assurance, user acceptance testing(UAT), database management, systems integration, and software change and releasemanagement.

Experience with the Statewide Elections Management System (SEMS) or comparable election management applications is preferred, along with familiarity with Mississippi election administration, county election operations, and applicable election procedures. Prior experience coordinating technology projects involving state or localgovernment agencies, managing third-party software vendors, and providing technical consultation and training to governmental personnel is also desirable. These qualifications are preferred but

not required for consideration.