Project Lead- Elections
4 days ago
Dallas
Project Lead- Elections (2 Open Positions | Contract| 100% Onsite) Location: Dallas, TX 75247 Term: Contract (approximately January–March, with potential extension based on business needs) Work Schedule: Typically Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week. Significant overtime, extended hours (10–12+ hour days), and some evenings/weekends will be required during election periods. Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship Background Check: Must pass a satisfactory standard criminal background check upon hire. Pay Rate: $25.00/Hr W2 Interview Process: 1-hour onsite panel interview GTS Technology Solutions is seeking two Project Leads – Elections to support a GTS public-sector customer’s Elections Department. These roles will work closely with the Elections Administrator, senior leadership, and an Elections Operations Manager to lead special projects, provide high-level administrative and project support, and develop/document office procedures that align with state election code and best practices. This is a hands-on, detail-focused project lead role with heavy emphasis on Microsoft Office proficiency, self-direction, documentation, and process improvement. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working independently, and able to remain focused and professional in a fast-paced, high-pressure election environment, especially during long days leading up to and including Election Day. Project & Administrative Support • Serve as a project lead and administrative partner to the Elections Administrator, project sponsor, and Elections Operations Manager., • Support coordination of day-to-day activities, meetings, and special initiatives within the Elections office., • Schedule and facilitate meetings with stakeholders; capture clear, detailed meeting notes and action items., • Track project tasks, timelines, and deliverables; follow up with stakeholders to ensure completion. Process & Procedure Development • Meet with staff across the Elections office to understand their roles, workflows, and pain points., • Document current procedures and processes in a clear, organized format (e.g., SOPs, checklists, flow diagrams)., • Review existing procedures against Texas election code and Secretary of State guidance/best practices and help formalize them into standard operating procedures (SOPs)., • Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or risks in current processes and recommend practical improvements. Research & Documentation • Perform research (online, internal resources, reference materials) to gather answers and best practices needed to support process development and decision making., • Consolidate information into well-structured documents, presentations, and reference materials using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint., • Maintain organized documentation repositories (e.g., shared drives, SharePoint, Teams) for procedures, templates, and project artifacts. Election-Cycle Support • Support preparation activities for upcoming elections, including process documentation, checklists, and coordination of special projects., • Assist with monitoring and tracking tasks during early voting and Election Day, escalating issues to leadership as needed., • Work extended hours, including some evenings and weekends, particularly in the ramp-up to elections and on Election Day itself (10–12+ hour shifts may be required). Collaboration & Communication • Build strong working relationships with Elections staff, leadership, and technical partners while maintaining professionalism and discretion., • Communicate clearly and proactively regarding project status, risks, and constraints., • Work largely independently with minimal supervision, staying on task and avoiding unnecessary distractions or excessive socializing during work hours. Required Qualifications • 3+ years of experience in a project lead, project coordinator, project manager, or operations/process-focused role, preferably in a government, public sector, legal, or highly regulated environment., • Demonstrated experience documenting, improving, and implementing procedures or workflows (e.g., SOPs, process maps, checklists)., • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience using Teams and/or SharePoint for collaboration and document management., • Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and drive work to completion without supervision., • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear documentation and summarize information for leadership., • Willingness and ability to work extended hours and overtime, including occasional nights and weekends, particularly during election periods., • Must be able to work 100% onsite at the customer’s Elections office in the Dallas, TX area. Preferred Qualifications • Experience working in Elections, County/City government, or a similar public-sector environment., • Experience supporting compliance-focused work, where procedures must align with statutes, regulations, or published best practices., • Familiarity with project management tools or methodologies (formal PMP not required)., • Experience coordinating or supporting large-scale or time-critical events (e.g., elections, large public events, audits, or public programs). GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. As part of our hiring process, we conduct background checks on all final candidates. 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