SOS Manager V (JP26-050) - Elections

SOS Manager V (JP26-050) - Elections

Organization: Secretary of State

Primary Location: Texas-Austin

Work Locations: SoS Rudder Bldg 307 1019 Brazos St Austin 78701-2413

Job: Management

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

State Job Code: 1604

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 26

Salary (Pay Basis): 8,505.00-8,505.00 (Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Posting: May 26, 2026, 8:33:27 PM

Closing Date: Jun 10, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Job Description

Performs advanced managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the Texas Election Administration Management Program. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, and policies; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; and monitoring budget expenditures. Supervises the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Provides comprehensive oversight to the Elections Division TEAM Program.
• Manages day-to-day activities of program staff and oversees all programmatic responsibilities.
• Establishes goals and objectives; develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and manages evaluation activities.
• Works collaboratively with management to develop strategic plans and long- and short-term goals for the team.
• Develops and implements techniques for evaluating program effectiveness.
• Plans, implements, monitors, and evaluates internal and user specific policies and procedures and best practices.
• Prepares management and productivity reports; reviews and approves documents and reports developed by employees to ensure professional quality and appearance, appropriate content, consistency, and responsiveness.
• Identifies areas of needed change and makes recommendations to improve operations.
• Provides technical expertise and guidance regarding questions related to the election administration and/or voter registration program.
• May oversee the implementation of changes resulting from new legislation.
• May oversee program analyses, research studies, and internal audits.
• Supervises the work of others.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in computer information systems, business administration, government, public affairs/administration, or a related field. Related work experience may be substituted for educational requirement.
• A minimum of 3 – 5 years of work experience related to the election or voter registration process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience with city, county, state and/or federal election processes.
• Working knowledge of web applications supported by the Texas Secretary of State.
• Working knowledge of election administration or voter registration as it related to the Election process.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Skills in instructing others, in facilitating workshops, and in the use of a computer and applicable software.
• Ability to provide technical assistance or guidance to peers and external clients.
• Ability to formulate learning objectives, to develop training objectives, to evaluate the effectiveness of training, to assess training needs, to communicate effectively, and to assign and/or supervise the work of others.
• Work experience with web-based applications.
• Ability to handle difficult situations and to identify and solve problems.
• Strong analysis, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in interaction with others.
• Ability to adhere to approved work schedule and maintain attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work overtime and extended hours on projects.
• Highly organized; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environment.

Information for Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen: The following MOS codes are generally applicable to this position: 15P, 36B, 42A, 56M, 68J, 88H, 88N, 89A, 89B, 92A, 92Y, AZ, LS, MC, PS, RP, SN, YN, 641X, 741X, 360, 018, 0100, 0111, 6046, 0102, 0170, 4430, 3A1X1, 8A200. Please include any of these codes in the State of Texas application to better determine whether the minimum qualifications for this posting have been met.