Campaign Finance Software Implementation Specialist

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The N.C. State Board of Elections is the statewide agency that supervises elections administration enforces campaign finance requirements and conducts associated investigations. The State Board ensures uniform implementation of state and federal election laws and appoints local officials serving on county boards of elections. The board is composed of 5 individuals appointed by the State Auditor from list of nominees submitted by the chairs of the two political parties having the highest number of registered affiliates. Agency staff are civil servants subject to the State Personnel Act.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

***Recruitment Range $67122 - $100000***

Note: This position is a time-limited position subject to special appropriated funding. Continuation of this position will be reviewed at the end of each fiscal year and subject to fund availability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Administration and Project Leadership:

• Coordinate implementation activities for the campaign finance modernization efforts including the deployment and optimization of the modernized campaign finance reporting system.
• In coordination with legal counsel for the State Board of Elections ensure system compliance with applicable federal and state statutes administrative rules board directives and agency policies.
• Analyze existing campaign finance business processes and recommend policy and rule changes based on software features and capabilities.
• Assist with the development of operational procedures guidance documents manuals and best practices related to the modernized campaign finance reporting system.
• Develop project plans implementation schedules and status reports.
• Provide strategic assistance to management regarding communications about system deployment.

Stakeholder Engagement Training and County Support:

• Serve as a primary division representative for the modernized campaign finance reporting system and collaborate across agency teams to ensure proper implementation and understanding of new processes and technology.
• Serve as a primary point of contact and resource to support county directors and staff through modernization efforts. This includes leading efforts to inform and prepare counties for implementation.
• Assists with the development of training programs presentations webinars and educational materials related to the modernized system for State Board and county board staff.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to improve stakeholder understanding and compliance.
• Support guidance and technical assistance to candidates committees treasurers political organization and members of the public with regards to the modernized campaign finance reporting system.
• Responds to complex inquiries regarding the modernized campaign finance reporting system.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Campaign finance administration principles governmental operations and public sector compliance programs.
• Business process improvement and technology modernization principles.

Skill in:

• Leading teams and managing complex programs and initiatives.
• Building collaborative relationships with stakeholders and external partners.
• Presenting complex legal and technical information to diverse audiences.
• Strategic planning problem solving and decision making.
• Managing competing priorities in a highly regulated environment.

Ability to:

• Quickly gain knowledge of agency processes and practices.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Analyze operational legal and policy issues and develop practical solutions.
• Balance compliance transparency customer service and operational efficiency objectives.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering or advising on campaign finance programs.
• Experience with drafting and amending administrative rules.
• Experience serving as a business owner or subject matter expert for technology modernization initiatives.
• Experience working with elected officials boards commissions or governmental stakeholders.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

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