State of South Carolina

Job Responsibilities

The South Carolina State Election Commission is seeking an experienced Information Technology Manager to oversee critical technology systems that support the integrity and functionality of the state’s election processes. This position is responsible for managing IT operations including systems administration, network infrastructure, end-user support, and related services. The role requires a balanced, hands-on leader who understands the technical landscape and the real-world importance of reliable, secure systems in a high-trust environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of IT professionals, including analysts, programmers, and support staff.
• Oversee the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of complex IT systems and infrastructure.
• Manage and monitor hardware, software, network, and telecommunications systems supporting agency operations.
• Identify and resolve technical issues affecting security, performance, and user access.
• Assist in preparing and managing IT budgets, procurement planning, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with agency leadership to develop long- and short-term IT strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Ensure systems comply with state IT and cybersecurity policies, and recommend changes when necessary.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in communications, business administration, information technology, mathematics, statistics, management information science or a related field and experience in telecommunications, data processing and/or information technology. Relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Comments

Additional Comments

The South Carolina State Election Commission is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Election Commission offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available(S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan(SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

• Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.