Elections Systems Project Manager — SEMS

Job overview

The Elections Systems Project Manager — SEMS role is onsite in Jackson, MS. Compensation is described as DOE, with no numeric amount specified. The position operates within the Elections Division of the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office and reports to the Assistant Secretary of State for Elections or a designee. The contractor oversees development activities for the Statewide Elections Management System and coordinates the agency, counties, and third-party vendor. The role tracks issues and enhancements, supports county users, and coordinates training while referring policy, procedural, or legal questions to authorized agency personnel.

What you'll do

• Oversee SEMS development activities and coordinate the third-party development vendor
• monitor project progress and deliverables
• serve as liaison among the agency, county election officials, and vendor
• document, track, and escalate system issues and enhancement requests
• consult with county officials on system functionality and troubleshooting
• assist with county training
• refer elections policy, procedural, or legal inquiries to authorized agency personnel.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

elections systems

project management

sems

government information systems

vendor coordination

technical issue resolution

county support

user training

jackson ms

coolsoft

onsite

12-month duration

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Contract role with a 12-month duration; total compensated hours may not exceed 1,040 per calendar year. Requires familiarity with Mississippi election administration, county processes, and SEMS; 100% onsite is stated in the posting.

About the employer

COOLSOFT is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of General Economic Programs. Sector: 92.