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Civix

Texas Elections Business Analyst

Austin, TX · On-site

Analyze Texas election laws, SOS directives, business processes, and county workflows. * Translate election statutes, administrative rules, and operational procedures into actionable business ...

Civix

Texas Elections Business Analyst

Austin, TX · On-site

Analyze Texas election laws, SOS directives, business processes, and county workflows. * Translate election statutes, administrative rules, and operational procedures into actionable business ...

Smith County, TX

Elections Assistant

Tyler, TX · On-site

$17/hr

Helps to provide telephone support to early voting clerks and election judges for voter information, questions, and/or issues. * Interacts and coordinates with the public, elected officials, election ...

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Smith County

Elections Assistant

Tyler, TX · On-site

$17/hr

Helps to provide telephone support to early voting clerks and election judges for voter information, questions, and/or issues. Interacts and coordinates with the public, elected officials, election ...

Comal County, TX

Clerk III (Elections)

New Braunfels, TX · On-site

$40K - $41K/yr

Receive election return sheets from machine tabulations and absentee ballots. Performs activities involved in the tabulation of the official election count, certifies results, and sends out copies.

Travis County

Elections Box Truck Driver

Austin, TX

$25/hr

Position lasts 3-4 weeks during election periods, averaging up to 40 hours per week with possible overtime. Must pass a criminal background check and driving record check. The pay is $25.00 per hour.

Comal County

Clerk III (Elections)

New Braunfels, TX · On-site

$40K - $41K/yr

Receive election return sheets from machine tabulations and absentee ballots. Performs activities involved in the tabulation of the official election count, certifies results, and sends out copies.

Travis County, TX

Elections Trainer

Austin, TX · On-site

$20/hr

Must be able to lead small groups of election officials and workers in training. Must be available to work full time hours, variable schedules, and split shifts, including nights and weekends.

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How much do election jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for election in Texas is $22.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.69 and $26.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an election worker do?

Election workers are individuals who assist in the administration of elections, ensuring that the voting process is fair, secure, and efficient. Their responsibilities typically include setting up polling places, checking in voters, issuing ballots, assisting voters with questions, and ensuring that proper procedures are followed. They play a crucial role in maintaining election integrity and helping voters navigate the process. Election workers may serve on Election Day or during early voting periods, and often receive training to prepare for their duties.

What is the difference between Election vs Poll Worker?

AspectElectionPoll Worker
Required CredentialsVaries by jurisdiction; often includes training and sometimes certificationsTraining required; knowledge of voting procedures and equipment
Work EnvironmentPoll stations, election offices, or remote locations during election periodsPoll stations, election offices, or community centers during voting days
Employer & Industry UsageGovernment election agencies, local election boardsGovernment election agencies, local election boards
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding election roles and processesLearning about poll worker responsibilities and duties

Election professionals oversee the entire voting process, including planning, administration, and compliance, often requiring specialized knowledge and certifications. Poll workers assist voters at polling stations, ensuring smooth voting operations. While both roles are essential to elections, elections involve broader responsibilities and strategic planning, whereas poll workers focus on day-to-day voting assistance.

What are the most common challenges faced by election officers during the preparation and execution of an election?

Election officers often encounter challenges such as coordinating large teams of temporary staff, ensuring the security and integrity of voting materials, and managing time-sensitive logistics. They must also handle unexpected issues, like equipment malfunctions or voter concerns, while maintaining strict adherence to legal and ethical guidelines. Effective communication and adaptability are crucial skills for overcoming these hurdles and ensuring a smooth and transparent election process.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an election official?

To thrive as an Election Official, you need a solid understanding of election laws, procedures, and attention to detail, typically supported by relevant training or certification. Familiarity with voting systems, ballot counting machines, and election management software is essential. Strong organizational skills, integrity, and the ability to communicate clearly with the public and colleagues are vital soft skills. These competencies ensure the integrity, accuracy, and fairness of the election process while maintaining public trust.
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Infographic showing various Election job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,162 per year, or $22.2 per hour.

Texas Elections Business Analyst

Civix

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Description:

The Texas Elections Business Analyst serves a primary liaison between Texas election stakeholders, election operations personnel, product management, development, QA, and implementation teams. This role is responsible for eliciting, documenting, validating, and managing business requirements related to election administration, voter registration, absentee voting, voting history, election management, ballot certification, redistricting, reporting, public portals, and election-night processes. They can translate complex business requirements into detailed user stories and acceptance criteria, validating solutions through UAT, troubleshooting production issues, and ensuring delivered functionality meets both statutory requirements and operational needs.The ideal candidate possesses deep election domain expertise, strong analytical skills, and experience supporting complex statewide election systems in a highly regulated environment.


Key Responsibilities

Election Operations Analysis

  • Analyze Texas election laws, SOS directives, business processes, and county workflows.
  • Translate election statutes, administrative rules, and operational procedures into actionable business requirements.
  • Support election lifecycle activities including:
    • Voter Registration
    • Absentee / BBM / FPCA Processing
    • Voting History
    • Candidate & Ballot Certification
    • Election Setup
    • Early Voting
    • Election Day Operations
    • Canvassing & Certification
    • Jury Integration
    • Public Information Requests (PIR)

Requirements Management

  • Conduct stakeholder interviews, workshops, and requirements sessions.
  • Develop:
    • Business Requirements Documents (BRDs)
    • User Stories
    • Process Flows
    • Use Cases
    • Functional Specifications
    • Acceptance Criteria
  • Manage requirements traceability from business need through deployment.

Client Engagement

  • Act as a trusted advisor to:
    • Texas Secretary of State staff
    • State election administrators
    • County election officials
    • Program leadership
  • Facilitate discussions regarding:
    • New requirements
    • Legislative changes
    • Defect resolution
    • Process improvements
    • Operational readiness

Solution Analysis & Technical Collaboration

  • Partners with Product Managers, Architects, Developers, QA, and DevOps teams to define and evaluate solution options.
  • Analyze business processes, application workflows, integrations, and data flows to support requirements development.
  • Translate business requirements into detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications.
  • Identify functional, technical, and operational gaps during design and implementation.
  • Assist with troubleshooting production incidents through analysis of logs, system behavior, and data.
  • Support root cause analysis and help validate corrective actions.
  • Review proposed technical solutions to ensure alignment with election operations, statutory requirements, and business objectives.
  • Participate in backlog refinement, sprint planning, and solution design discussions.

Election System Validation

  • Lead and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test planning, test execution, defect validation, and business signoff.
  • Validate delivered functionality against business requirements, statutory requirements, and operational workflows before production deployment.
  • Partner with QA teams to:
    • Review test scenarios
    • Validate acceptance criteria
    • Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
    • Perform defect triage
  • Ensure delivered functionality aligns with statutory and operational requirements.

Production Support

  • Participate in election support activities.
  • Analyze reported issues and determine:
    • Root cause
    • Business impact
    • Priority level
    • Recommended resolution
  • Coordinate with development, deployment, and client teams during critical election periods.

Reporting & Data Analysis

  • Analyze election data and reporting requirements.
  • Validate:
    • Voting History reports
    • Candidate reports
    • Absentee reports
    • Canvass reports
    • Public portal reporting
    • Statistical and audit reports
  • Perform data analysis using SQL, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.

Redistricting & GIS Support

  • Assist with:
    • Redistricting requirements
    • Precinct split analysis
    • GIS validation
    • Voter reassignment impacts
    • District maintenance
  • Review county redistricting submissions and identify potential impacts to election operations.

Process Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to:
    • Reduce manual operations
    • Improve election workflows
    • Increase usability
    • Improve compliance
    • Reduce support burden
Requirements:

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in:

  • Political Science
  • Public Administration
  • Information Systems
  • Computer Science
  • Business Administration
  • Related field

Equivalent experience may be considered.


Experience

  • 5+ years Business Analyst experience.
  • 3+ years supporting election administration systems, government systems, or highly regulated environments.
  • Experience working with:
    • State election agencies
    • County election offices
    • Election management systems
    • Government technology programs

Technical Skills

  • Requirements gathering
  • Process mapping
  • User story development
  • Azure DevOps / Jira
  • SQL querying
  • Data analysis
  • UAT coordination
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Visio or equivalent process tools
  • Understanding of web application architecture and software development lifecycles.
  • Ability to troubleshoot applications, workflow, and data issues.
  • API and integration analysis experience.
  • Basic understanding of databases, data models, and system interfaces.
  • Ability to analyze application logs and production incidents.
  • Experience working directly with engineering teams in Agile environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Located near Austin, TX
  • Texas election experience.
  • Knowledge of:
    • ABBM
    • FPCA
    • Voting History
    • ENR (Election Night Reporting)
    • Canvassing
    • Candidate & Ballot Certification
    • Jury Management
    • Redistricting
  • PMP, CBAP, or PMI-PBA certification.
  • GIS or precinct management experience.
  • Experience supporting statewide election implementations.

Core Competencies

Election Domain Expertise

Ability to translate election law and county operational needs into system requirements.

Stakeholder Management

Build productive relationships with state agencies, county officials, vendors, and internal teams.

Analytical Thinking

Assess complex election processes and identify practical business solutions.

Communication

Produce clear business requirements, executive summaries, training materials, and client-facing documentation.

Problem Solving

Investigate production issues and develop business-focused recommendations.


Ideal Candidate Profile

A successful Texas Elections Business Analyst is someone who understands both technology and election administration, can communicate effectively with county election officials and software engineers alike, and can help translate complex election requirements into reliable, compliant, and operationally effective solutions for statewide election programs.