MS - Elections PM and Consultant - 167926 (100% Onsite)

Job Title: Elections PM and Consultant 

Job ID: 167926- (Onsite)

Client: State of Mississippi

Duration: At least 1 Years from projected start date

Work Location: Jackson, MS 39211

Closing Date: 11/16/2026 at 2:00

100% onsite required.  

Skills Required:

• The candidate must have relevant 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 strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to coordinate software development activities, document and track technical issues through resolution, and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Experience providing system consultation, user support, 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 Qualification:

• Familiarity with application security best practices, including secure software development, vulnerability management, access controls, data protection, and identification and remediation of security risks. 
• Software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, quality assurance, user acceptance testing (UAT), database management, systems integration, and software change and release management.
• 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 local government agencies, managing third-party software vendors, and providing technical consultation and training to governmental personnel is also desirable. 

Job Description:

Mississippi’s Secretary of State seeks a contractor with 10+ years of elections‑related experience to support and manage the Statewide Elections Management System (SEMS). The role oversees SEMS development, coordinates the third‑party vendor, tracks progress, ensures deliverables meet agency needs, and serves as the main liaison between the agency, counties, and the vendor.

The contractor will assist counties with SEMS use, troubleshooting, and training, but cannot provide independent legal or policy interpretations—those must be routed to authorized agency staff. The position reports to the Assistant Secretary of State for Elections, with work hours set after selection.