Hiring: Legislative Support Specialist
Company: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
Location: Austin, TX / Telework Eligible
Employment Type: Full-Time
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level (Management Analyst V)
Estimated Salary: $7,015.16 - $11,864.50 per month
Industry: Government Administration / Information Technology
Company Overview
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is a cornerstone of the state's public service infrastructure, dedicated to improving the lives of millions of Texans through comprehensive health and human services. As a mission-driven agency, HHSC manages an extensive network of programs ranging from family assistance to disability services and mental health support.
The Information Technology (IT) division within HHSC serves as the backbone of these operations, ensuring that the agency’s digital systems are resilient, secure, and aligned with state and federal requirements. By joining HHSC, you become part of a large-scale enterprise that values professional growth, public accountability, and innovative problem-solving in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Legislative Coordination: Oversee and ensure high-quality, timely responses to all state and federal legislative inquiries regarding IT division activities and infrastructure.
Bill Tracking & Analysis: Manage the tracking of high-priority bills through the HHSC legislative system, facilitating technical analysis, fiscal cost estimates, and subject matter expert assignments.
Project Accountability: Lead and monitor the implementation of passed legislation, ensuring that IT strategic initiatives are executed on schedule and meet all legal requirements.
Executive Briefing: Develop highly advanced analytical reports and briefing materials for executive-level leadership to support decision-making and legislative testimony.
Strategic Initiative Support: Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the Operational Support department, fostering collaborative relationships across the IT division.
Statewide Leadership: Serve in a lead role for major projects, traveling up to 15% of the time to oversee implementation and coordination efforts across the state.
Experience & Qualifications
Educational Foundation: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; relevant experience in law implementation may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Project Leadership: Proven experience leading, tracking, and managing major projects and high-stakes organizational initiatives.
Legislative Expertise: Strong preferred experience with the Texas legislative session process, including understanding of state and federal laws affecting IT operations.
Strategic Mindset: Demonstrated ability to think strategically, correlate complex facts, and devise solutions to intricate organizational problems.
Communication Excellence: Advanced ability to prepare executive documents and communicate effectively with public officials and internal subject matter experts.
Technical Skills Required
- Advanced proficiency in organizational systems used for tracking project outcomes and legislative milestones.
- Comprehensive knowledge of project management processes, techniques, and performance metrics.
- Skilled in interpreting complex policies, administrative procedures, and state/federal rules.
- Ability to handle multiple concurrent initiatives under the stress of tight legislative deadlines.
Apply Now
If you are an analytical professional with a deep interest in the intersection of public policy and technology, we invite you to apply for this critical role. Please visit the Texas HHS careers portal to submit your application and supporting documentation before the closing date.
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