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About the Role

The Policy & Rules Specialist performs advanced programmatic, administrative support, and technical assistance work, directly supporting the daily administrative operations of the Regulatory Services Division (RSD) as they relate to legislative and government relations issues and regulatory reform and rules initiatives. This role works closely with RSD program areas to help monitor and support legislative implementation, legislative reports, and rulemaking projects.

Responsibilities

Helps ensure timely responses to all requests by legislators and other public officials.
Supports all legislative activity during session including tracking bills, developing bill analyses, and associated cost impacts.
Provides support for tracking and monitoring progress in implementing legislation.
Supports the implementation of rule projects and regulatory reform initiatives by coordinating activities across program areas in RSD.
Assists in developing and maintaining project schedules, deliverables, and tracking tools.
Evaluates the operational impacts of proposed rule changes.
Coordinates stakeholder input and implementation activities.
Monitors project status and risks.
Supports communication, rollout, and post-implementation evaluation of regulatory changes.
Supports the analysis of bills that impact regulatory services and legislative implementation in the Legislative Tracking System.
Provides appropriate support for programmatic areas.
Assists with tracking the progress of relevant legislation.
Assists with maintaining SharePoint sites and Microsoft TEAMS channels.
Assists with monitoring operational inboxes and supports process improvement across division initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
Two years of experience in government relations or rule writing.
Experience with Health and Human Services programs preferred.
Must be able to work under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
Applicant will be asked to provide a relevant writing sample if selected for an interview.

Skills

Knowledge of the legislative process and laws, rules, and regulations relevant to Health and Human Services.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
Knowledge of health and human service programs, services, and procedures.
Knowledge of the process for formal rulemaking in Texas.
Knowledge of policy and procedure development, implementation, evaluation and maintenance.
Skilled in communicating with varied levels of staff to develop positive effective working relationships and establish credibility, trust and confidence.
Skilled in planning, organizing, assigning, tracking progress, and taking corrective action to meet deadlines.
Skilled in organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint.
Skill in teamwork and in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with people at various levels of expertise.
Skill in developing, evaluating, implementing, and interpreting policies, procedures and rules.
Skill in problem solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation.
Ability to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and successfully manage multiple overlapping deadlines.
Ability to produce accurate, high-quality results.
Ability to provide excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
Ability to work under limited supervision, exercise independent judgment, set priorities, meet deadlines and adapt to shifting technical and political developments in an environment of broad consultative management.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and evaluate multiple projects, often concurrently.
Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and monitor completion of assigned projects.
Ability to work with diverse teams, often with competing priorities.
Ability to present information to a variety of audiences, verbally and in writing, and to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively.
Ability to adapt to change or modify behavior in response to changes in situations or priorities.
Ability to analyze systems and procedures.
Ability to produce quality work within short deadlines.
Ability to set priorities and to plan, organize, and coordinate work with others.

Location

AUSTIN

Work Type

Full time
Eligible for Telework

Experience Level

Advanced (senior level)
Two years of experience

Education Level

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university

Salary/Compensations

$5,098.66 - $8,304.83 Monthly

Benefits

100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
Defined benefit pension plan
Generous time off benefits
Numerous opportunities for career advancement

About the Company

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans.
At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.

Equal Opportunity

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability.
All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position.