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IT Project Manager

Jackson, MS 24.0 Months
Full-Time $17-$22/hr






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Posted: Jul 09, 2026
Ref: RKMSPM9

Position Overview



Position Description and Job Skill Set
Contractor should have knowledge in the laws, rules and regulations of the E-rate program administered by client entity for telecommunications discounts to schools and libraries. Contractor will perform and/or review site assessments and work with library system directors to determine their local needs. Contractor will work with library system to properly file for discounts in the client portal to obtain E-rate discounts. These services will include knowledge of technology infrastructure and end user devices. Contractor must be familiar with and handle frequent Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) reviews seeking clarification or additional information received from client to overcome obstacles to funding.

Required Skills/Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in IT project management; Minimum 5 years of experience working in E-rate; knowledge of client procurement laws; experience in contract administration; experience in strategic planning; experience working with public libraries and library stakeholders.

Preferred/Not Required
Experience in supervising; public speaking; vendor relations; policy and procedure development

Skill Set - Skill Level - Required/Preferred - Notes

Operating Systems
Windows 10 - Advanced - Required - Utilization
Mainframe Management - SME - Preferred - Upgrading and installation and management of OS

Programming Language/Development Tools/Required Skills
Program Development - SME -Preferred - Management

Hardware
Networking Hardware - SME - Required - Wireless Access Points, Switches, Routers, Cabling

Database Systems/Database Tools
Client Portal - SME - Required - Run E-rate reports and file E-rate applications
Integrated Library Systems - Intermediate - Preferred - Knowledge for procurement process

Framework/SLD/Methodology
Project Management - SME - Required - Development, implementation, and coordination from start to finish
Staff Supervision - SME - Required - Multiple divisions
Procurement - SME - Required - Knowledge of state and local government policies; Development of RFPs;

QA/Testing – Approaches, Application
ISP Migrations - Advanced - Required - Management, implementation, and coordination
Vendor Migrations - SME - Required - Management, implementation, and coordination

Notes:
Hybrid = travel to onsite at least every two months
30 hours per week.


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IT Project Manager


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