Project Manager, Elections Administration Policy

The Council of State Governments (CSG) is the nation's only organization serving all three branches of state government. CSG is a region-based forum that fosters the exchange of insights and ideas to help state officials shape public policy. This offers unparalleled regional, national and international opportunities to network, develop leaders, collaborate and create problem-solving partnerships. To learn more about CSG please visit our website .org.

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This opportunity is based in our Lexington, KY office but offers flexibility to work from home part of the work week.

The Project Manager provides oversight of programs and services to engage and support CSG members with resources for interstate collaboration and effective public policy and programming. This includes project development, project management, member outreach and coordination, staff supervision (when applicable), and supporting the fulfillment of CSG National Policy goals and objectives. The Project Manager works within the CSG National Policy team to support, monitor, promote, and improve state utilization and understanding of the CSG policy and technical assistance resources and will specifically focus on elections administration policy among other projects as assigned.

While we are currently seeking applicants, we are prepared to accommodate start dates through December 1, 2026 to allow qualified candidates to fulfill any 2026 election-related responsibilities.

• Work with states and national policy experts to assess the policy and technical assistance needs for needs of assigned policy portfolio within the states.
• Manage the portfolio of assigned projects; budget and workplan development, financial management, coordination of all activities, committee deliverables, subcontractors and working groups.
• Lead assigned projects and seek, with member and management guidance, to create new programs, partnerships and relationships.
• Manage and conduct research and policy analysis.
• Provide excellent coaching and mentoring to staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide timely feedback to employees.
• Manage projects to achieve promised outcomes in a timely manner with a strong and unwavering commitment to integrity and excellence in every aspect of the work.
• Ensure all project deliverables reflect quality and are delivered on-time according to project timelines.
• Develop and disseminate other policy research deliverables, programming, initiatives and meetings in support of the mission of CSG.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, funders, board members, consultants, and partner organizations and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the CSG communications team to expand knowledge about assigned policy portfolio and, when appropriate, serve as resource for policy content.
• Adhere to all requirements imposed by law and funders to assure full compliance with all laws, regulations, contractual terms and CSG policies and procedures.
• Forge effective partnerships with state and federal officials to enhance the impact and success of the policy priorities of CSG members
• Manage and perform project proposal research, writing, grants management, budget oversight and financial reporting.
• In collaboration with the communications team, manage the active content of relevant project webpages, including news updates on events, legislative tracking of related bills at the state and federal levels, management of an online resource library, project information and project databases.
• Develop and coordinate programming to be held in conjunction with CSG meetings; national, regional and affiliated organization meetings, where appropriate.
• Interact with national organizations, researchers and policy experts in carrying out work on collaborative projects.
• Collaborate with regional staff as appropriate to provide CSG members with meaningful insights and information about pertinent policy issues.
• Prepare concise and accurate written…