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This position will be responsible for overseeing all SEMS\ndevelopment activities, coordinating and managing the third-party development vendor, monitoring project progress, and ensuring\nthat development activities, enhancements, and deliverables align with agency requirements and operational needs. The contractor\nwill also serve as a primary liaison between the agency, county election officials, and the development vendor, including\ndocumenting, communicating, tracking, and escalating system issues or enhancement requests submitted by the agency or counties\nand coordinating with the vendor to ensure timely and effective resolution.\nThe contractor will provide consultation and assistance to county election officials regarding SEMS functionality, utilization,\ntroubleshooting, and related inquiries. Responsibilities will also include assisting with the development, coordination, and delivery of\ntraining to counties concerning SEMS operations, system features, and other relevant or applicable election procedures and\nprocesses, utilizing agency-approved guidance and materials. The contractor shall not independently provide elections-related policy,\nprocedural, or legal interpretations or advice to counties. When such matters arise, the contractor may serve as an intermediary by\nreferring inquiries to appropriate authorized agency personnel or other official sources and communicating the guidance received.\nThis contractual position will operate within the Elections Division of the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office and report directly to\nthe Assistant Secretary of State for Elections or their designee. The anticipated weekly work schedule, including the number of hours\nworked and any required onsite presence, will be mutually agreed upon following contractor selection but prior to contract award.\nTotal compensated hours shall not exceed 1,040 hours per calendar year, regardless of the agreed-upon weekly schedule or work\narrangement.\nSpecial Note: Funding for this position will consist of a combination of federal grant funds provided under the Help America Vote\nAct and state general funds. The position will be required to provide detailed time sheets for accurate record keeping and\nauditing.\nThe candidate must have relevant experience in software application project management, third-party vendor coordination, and\ntechnical issue resolution. Preferred qualifications include experience with election management systems, governmental information\nsystems, or comparable enterprise applications. Candidates should possess strong organizational, analytical, communication, and\nproblem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to coordinate software development activities, document and track technical issues\nthrough resolution, and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders. Experience providing system\nconsultation, user support, and training to government personnel or other end users is highly desirable.\nFamiliarity with Mississippi election administration, Mississippi county election processes and procedures, and the Statewide\nElections Management System (SEMS) is required.\nRequirements\nPreferred qualifications include familiarity with application security best practices, including secure software development,\nvulnerability management, access controls, data protection, and identification and remediation of security risks. 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