Senior Subject Matter Expert

Summary The incumbent of this position serves as a Senior Election Subject Matter Expert (SME) with the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), established under the America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002. Learn more about this agency Requirements 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 Expert knowledge of all facets of election administration. Experience in state-level election administration preferred. Ability to produce election work products in a neutral and nonpartisan tone. Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively in a bipartisan or nonpartisan environment with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders. Experience in creating election-related training material. Strong writing and editing skills. Experience and/or knowledge of Federal and State regulatory agencies and the Federal regulatory process, including promulgation of regulatory and enforcement of laws related to elections. Ability to successfully integrate election-related internal and external program and policy issues that take into account objectives, risks, implications, and agency and governmental regulations. Ability to bring together key stakeholders, establish effective working groups, resulting in work product that is valuable to stakeholders. Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing, regarding all election-related subject matter. A change agent and self-starter. Adept at working with and analyzing financial information and other quantitative data. Attentive to detail and consistently thorough. Collegial - must have a personality and work style that ensures that the internal atmosphere will remain open and collaborative. Education Bachelor's or higher degree in a related field is preferred. Additional information You must submit all required information by the closing date. If required materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available. Consequently, you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. The materials you send with your application will not be returned. Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Read more Benefits Review our benefits