Program Specialist VI

Company: Texas State Job Bank
Location: La Grange
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Job/Position DescriptionThe Texas Health and Human Services Commission(HHSC) seeks highly qualified candidates to fill the Policy SpecialistVI (PS VI) position within the Office of Administration (OA) FinanceOperations (FO) for Access and Eligibility Services (AES).Under thesupervision of the FO Budget Director, the PS VI performs advancedpolicy analysis, consultative services, technical assistance andsenior-level planning, oversight, and coordination of agency activitiessupporting AES client services programs and operations, which includeCommunity Access, Disability Determination Services, State and RegionalOperations, Office of Administration, Strategic Engagement and EmployeeSupport, and the Strategic Innovation and System Support.The FO PS VIassists the Budget Director with planning and implementing programactivities in accordance with program objective and goals; includingresearching, analyzing, and evaluating complex program and policy issuesand initiatives; coordinating the collection, organization, analysis,and preparation of materials in response to requests for programinformation and reports.The PS VI provides advice on legislative andpolicy matters, and on operational issues, and may lead theimplementation and ongoing management of complex program initiatives forAES client services programs. Works closely with AES staff and externalpartners to evaluate program effectiveness, resolve problems and providerecommendations for executive leadership consideration.This positiondetects data trends and anomalies and provides AES programs andleadership with information necessary to make data-informed managementdecisions, and to explore efficiencies. Work involves using standardtools, methods and techniques to report detailed analysis and researchof data. This position is responsible for crafting concise, detailed,comprehensive reports, for both a technical and non-technicalaudience.Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for theuse of initiative and independent judgment. May also train, plan,prioritize, and direct the work of others within Finance Operationsprogram areas.Ideal candidate has a thorough understanding of AES andHHSC programs, experience analyzing policy and advising leadership onpolicy matters, experience managing in AES programs, and the ability tothrive in a high-pressure environment to advance the agency andAESand#146;s mission to improve the lives of the people we serve.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictableschedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs otherduties as assigned.Plans, prioritizes, and performs complex policyresearch, analysis, and evaluation of AES programs, policy, andoperations. (20%)Assists the FO Budget Director with planning programactivities in accordance with program objectives and goals.(20%)Prepares high-quality briefing documents, issue papers,correspondence, bill analyses, and memorandum for senior and executivemanagement review and decision-making. (20%)Develops project planningand coordination activities for complex program initiatives, to includecreating work plans, timelines, and overseeing workgroups and meetings.May lead implementation and providing ongoing management for initiativesat the direction of the FO Budget Director. (15%)Coordinates, compiles,and reconciles work to respond to requests from legislative staff andexternal stakeholders, and prepares high-quality briefing documents,issue papers and memohttps://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=540724Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browserto apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human ServicesCareer Portal.

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