IT – 29B SoS_Secretary of State – Business SME1 (Senior) – BMV Modernization

Job Description

Any candidate scheduled for a Teams interview must have a current screenshot picture uploaded onto the interview request page in dotStaff. Photo IDs/passport, etc. will NOT be accepted. This should be a current screenshot from an interaction with the vendor. This now must be uploaded BEFORE you can accept the interview request and cannot be edited after the interview is accepted. This will need to be added when you accept the interview. This MUST be uploaded as a PDF file. Vendors MUST be present at the beginning of the interview to validate their candidate. If they are NOT, the manager is encouraged to cancel the interview.

Max Bill Rate: $80.00

HireRight Package: Standard Package B with Global ID & SOS Fingerprinting

Work Location: Hybrid, will need to be onsite per client request. Expenses not re-imbursed. Must reside in Maine.

Bids can be over the Max Rate: No

Sub-Vendors Allowed: No

Top Skills

5+ years Digital Accessibility/WCAG

7+ years Quality Assurance Testing

10+ years training experience

Previous State of Maine experience

Job Description

The Secretary of State, Information Services, is in need of a Business SME 1 position that provides foundational technical, operational, and accessibility guidance within SOS to support technology initiatives, system upgrades, and process improvements. This professional acts as a key liaison between technical teams and business units, translating complex operational workflows into clear functional requirements and helping ensure that technology solutions support accessible and inclusive user experiences.

The role focuses on assisting with system testing, validating new software, websites, digital content, and IT solutions meet applicable compliance, quality, usability, and digital accessibility standards, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). The position participates in user acceptance testing (UAT), including identifying and documenting accessibility barriers and helping validate that systems and digital content can be effectively used by individuals with disabilities and with commonly used assistive technologies.

The position should demonstrate or develop working knowledge of digital accessibility, WCAG standards, accessible web content and documents, accessibility testing, and assistive technology considerations. Accessibility expertise will help ensure that technology initiatives and system improvements are designed and implemented in a manner that supports equitable access and applicable state and federal requirements.