Clarification from the agency

This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.

The incumbent works closely with the Testing and Certification Director and serves three distinct roles: 1) Project Manager 2) Assistant Auditor for Quality Assurance & Quality Management Systems; and 3) Election Technology Liaison. The incumbent will serve a key role in the Voting System Testing and Certification and Voting System Test Laboratory (VSTL) Programs.

Under the overall direction of the Testing and Certification Director, the Election Technology Specialist is responsible for:

• Manages voting system test campaigns including application, test plan execution, system testing, test case and test suite review, and test report review.
• Effectively communicates any updates and feedback between the Director, VSTL, and the manufacturer.
• Provides technical analysis of engineering change orders.
• Serves as an assistant auditor for quality management systems and quality assurance audits to international, technical, and industry standards.
• Assists with the development of policy determinations, process models, and standard operating procedures for the Testing and Certification Division.
• Uses knowledge of election technology policies, practices, and processes to facilitate effective communication amongst internal and external stakeholders, including security experts, election officials, academics, politicians, public, etc.
• Adapts to evolving technology to improve Testing and Certification Division process and programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Candidates must meet all qualifications prior to the closing date of this announcement.
• Candidates must be a US Citizen.
• This position is subject to a (1) year probationary period.

Qualifications

GENERAL COMPETENCIES

Ethics and Integrity: Maintain a high-degree of ethical standards, as well as refraining from any potential conflict-of-interest, consistent with Federal law and regulation. Follow practices to secure confidential and proprietary information and materials that constitute trade secrets or that could jeopardize the security or integrity of election systems and elections in general.

Communication: Demonstrated ability to clearly and succinctly communicate both verbally and in writing at a level applicable to the target audience, and to present on behalf of the agency in public forums.

Collaboration: Work with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the completion of election technology projects by exercising tact, resourcefulness, and effective communication skills with all levels of technical knowledge.

Organization and Independence: Effectively organizes, coordinates, and independently schedules day-to-day projects to ensure that all assignments receive the appropriate attention and that established timelines are met.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of project management policies and practices applicable to an array of election technology.
• Understanding of industry standards for quality assurance and quality management systems, including configuration management. Formal training on quality management systems may be required.
• Proficiency in interpreting and translating technical documentation and other communications to a multitude of audiences.
• Understanding of security (cyber and physical) practices, as applicable to election technologies.

How you will be evaluated

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

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.

1. Eligibility and Minimum Qualifications

We will review your submitted resume and documents to determine if you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements. You will be rated as ineligible if you are outside of the area of consideration (i.e., who may apply) or your application is missing any required documents. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated or falsified your qualifications, education, eligibility claims, and/or experience, this is cause for disqualification. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

2. Referral and Selection

If you are found to be amongst the most highly qualified applicants, you will be referred to the selecting official. As part of the assessment and selection process, the selecting official may invite you to participate in a structured interview.

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.