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The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office seeks a contractor to oversee development activities for the Statewide Elections Management System (SEMS), coordinate its third-party development vendor, and align deliverables with agency needs. The role also liaises with county election officials, tracks and escalates system issues, and supports county consultation and training. The candidate must have relevant software project management, vendor coordination, technical issue resolution, and Mississippi election administration experience.
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Analytical Skills Communication Problem Solving Skills Stakeholders Manager
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Requirement id 159521
Job title Manager
Job location in Jackson, MS
Skills required Development Activities By Leading Architecture Decisions, Analytical Skills, Communication, Problem Solving Skills Stakeholders
Open Date 09-Nov-2026
Close Date
Job type Contract
Duration 12 Months
Compensation DOE
Status requirement ---
Job interview type ---
Email Recruiter:coolsoft
Job Description Manager: Development Activities By Leading Architecture Decisions, Analytical Skills, Communication, Problem Solving Skills Stakeholders
Start date : 1/1/2027
End Date : At least 1 Years from projected start date
Submission deadline :11/16/2026
Client Info : SOS
Note:
*Bachelors or Higher
*No MBR. 100% onsite required. There is an incumbent for this posting but the agency must consider additional candidates, feel free to submit candidates for consideration. See attached.
Description:
The Mississippi Secretary of States 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 serve as a primary liaison between the agency, county election officials, and the development vendor, including
documenting, communicating, tracking, and escalating system issues or enhancement requests submitted by the agency or counties
and coordinating with the vendor to ensure timely and effective resolution.
The contractor will provide consultation and assistance to county election officials regarding SEMS functionality, utilization,
troubleshooting, and related inquiries. Responsibilities will also include assisting with the development, coordination, and delivery of
training to counties concerning SEMS operations, system features, and other relevant or applicable election procedures and
processes, utilizing agency-approved guidance and materials. The contractor shall not independently provide elections-related policy,
procedural, or legal interpretations or advice to counties. When such 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 States 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 onsite presence, will be mutually agreed upon following contractor selection but prior to contract award.
Total compensated hours shall not exceed 1,040 hours per calendar year, regardless of the agreed-upon weekly schedule or work
arrangement.
Required Skills/Experience:
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.
Call502-379-4456 Ext 100for more details. Please provide Requirement id: 159521 while calling.
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How this job compares
Set against the 15,008 open Project Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Mississippi median$91–154K/yr77 salary ranges
- US median$28–35/hr682 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 114 open Project Management jobs in Mississippi and 15,008 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Project Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 12,088 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 5,727 of the 15,008 open Project Management jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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