Campaign Finance Software Implementation Specialist

Agency

State Board of Elections

Division

State Board of Elections

Job Classification Title

Program Analyst II (NS)

Position Number

65043475

Grade

NC19

About Us

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

The Division is the primary customer service arm of the State Board of Elections assisting candidates, parties, political committees, and other entities that are required to file reports with the State Board of Elections.

Primary Purpose of the Position

The Campaign Finance Software Implementation Specialist will serve as a subject matter expert for the implementation, testing, and deployment of the State Board of Elections’ modernized campaign finance reporting system. Working closely with the Campaign Finance Director and Counsel, the Implementation Specialist will collaborate will agency leadership, business stakeholders, information technology staff, county board staff, software vendors, and external partners to ensure successful implementation of a modern, secure, and compliant campaign finance reporting system that meets North Carolina’s statutory and regulatory requirements.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

***Recruitment Range $67,122 - $100,000***

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 environmen