Major duties and responsibilities include directing efforts toward accrediting independent test laboratories, testing and certifying voting systems, maintaining technical standards, and oversight of guidelines.

• Develops EAC policy, quality management system, and standard operating procedures for the Voting System Testing and Certification (VST&C) program and Division.
• Works with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), regarding laboratory accreditation for laboratories seeking accreditation to test voting systems under the EAC program. Under HAVA, NVLAP does the initial laboratory assessment and makes recommendation to the EAC, through the Director of NIST on the accreditation of candidate laboratories.
• Performs full range of supervisory activities for Division personnel (i.e., current FTE, technical reviewers and new hires).
• Establishes, implements and evaluates budget, working jointly with EAC's Executive Director to establish priorities for the VST&C Division.
• Manages voting system testing and certification efforts, including supervising contract staff, technical reviewers, and consultants. Oversees testing of voting systems developed by registered manufacturers to determine whether the systems provide required basic functionality, accessibility, and security capabilities.
• Serves as EAC lead/co-lead on critical infrastructure issues. Serves as EAC lead for development efforts on Voluntary Voting System Guidelines and development of requirements for testing at the laboratories.
• Develops blogs, white papers and other informational material for stakeholders on election technology and cybersecurity.
• Serves as the lead auditor on voting system test laboratory audits.
• Leads the Election Official IT Training Program.
• Represents the EAC and VST&C Program at stakeholder meetings and conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

Candidates must be a US Citizen.
Candidates must meet all qualifications prior to the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand, interpret and utilize industry standards, and apply them to election technologies. General understanding of industry standards for cybersecurity, accessibility, and usability.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the EAC mission, goals and objectives, programs, and functions to identify significant testing and certification issues. Related knowledge of Federal and State election laws and procedures.
• Knowledge of information gathering and analysis techniques to gather, analyze, summarize, and report on voting system related data.
• Ability to conduct and oversee complex studies or reviews.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in applying analytical methodologies and practices as it pertains to existing, new, and emerging voting systems.
• Skill in legal and technical writing that addresses the complexities of the voting system testing and certification environment.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume/application will be made to ensure you meet the qualifications and job requirements for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies.

Technical Competencies:

• Ability to understand, interpret and utilize industry standards, and apply them to election technologies. General understanding of industry standards for cybersecurity, accessibility, and usability.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the EAC mission, goals and objectives, programs, and functions to identify significant testing and certification issues. Related knowledge of Federal and State election laws and procedures.
• Knowledge of information gathering and analysis techniques to gather, analyze, summarize, and report on voting system related data.
• Ability to conduct and oversee complex studies or reviews.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in applying analytical methodologies and practices as it pertains to existing, new, and emerging voting systems.
• Skill in legal and technical writing that addresses the complexities of the voting system testing and certification environment.

• Skill in leading staff to interact as a team, focused on cooperating with one another and with the entire EAC staff to accomplish team goals and initiatives. Ability to plan, assign, and appraise work products to assure high levels of performance.
• Skill in consensus building and conflict management to effectively resolve conflicts.
• Knowledge of the tools available to facilitate managing the work and skill in applying that knowledge to such responsibilities as maintaining records, assuring adequate resources, supplies, and equipment to accomplish the work, identifying and implementing ways to improve effectiveness and efficiency, formulating budget requests, and similar managerial functions.
• Knowledge of basic human resource management programs, rules, policies, and procedures to effectively carry out supervisory responsibilities such as interviewing and recommending selections, developing performance standards and appraising subordinate performance, identifying training needs and arranging for appropriate training for staff, resolving grievances and complaints, and effectively managing disciplinary issues.