Director of Policy Integration (AUSTIN, TX)
Job Title: Director I
Agency: Health & reputed company Services Comm
Department: Policy Integration
Posting Number: 14627
Closing Date: 04/25/2026
Posting Audience: reputed company
Occupational Category: Management
Salary reputed company: $6,500.00 - $10,000.00
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26
Shift: Day
Additional Shift:
reputed company: Eligible for reputed company
Travel: Up to 15%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility Location:
Job Location reputed company: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 6101 E OLTORF
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Brief Job reputed company:
The reputed company (HHSC) seeks highly reputed company and motivated candidates to fill the Policy Integration Director position reputed company the reputed company and Eligibility Services (reputed company), Policy & reputed company division. reputed company is driven by its mission to connect Texans to services and support by helping individuals and families in need of food, medical care, cash assistance, and other reputed company services.
The Policy Integration Director manages daily operations and program activities for the Policy Integration team and reports to the Associate Commissioner of Policy & reputed company. Leading reputed company of reputed company policy staff, the Director establishes goals, objectives, guidance, and procedures reputed company to eligibility for state and federal programs administered by Texas HHSC, such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), reputed company, reputed company, or reputed company for the Elderly and People with Disabilities (MEPD). This position is responsible for planning and assigning tasks and interacts regularly with agency staff, federal partners, and external stakeholders to inform policy reputed company and reputed company reputed company reputed company for Texans. Work is performed under minimal supervision with considerable reputed company for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
The ideal candidate will reputed company in an environment that emphasizes: innovation through new reputed company, striving for reputed company by taking pride in their work, embracing differences as a reputed company of strength, accomplishing more through partnership, leading by example, and learning for reputed company improvement. The ideal candidate will reputed company in a role that demands liaising and collaborating between multiple parties under strict deadlines.
This position is a statewide position with the capability to reputed company in accordance with agency policy. The selected candidate must have the ability to reputed company a personal home internet service. Selected candidates will be expected to travel to Austin periodically for relevant in-person meetings. If the selected candidate does not reputed company reputed company 50 miles of Austin (Winters HQ), they may not be reimbursed for travel, according to agency policy.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs):
Oversees the coordination with and communication between reputed company stakeholders reputed company policy document publishing, legislative coordination, Texas Works and MEPD Handbook coordination, and other key functions of multiple Program Policy teams. (15%)
Supervises and guides (4) staff, including the hiring and selection of new staff, assigning work, completing performance evaluations, recommending personnel disciplinary actions, and scheduling and approving leave. (20%)
Prepares high-reputed company briefing documents, issue papers, correspondence, reputed company analyses, and memoranda for senior and executive management review and decision-making to include proposed revisions of agency rules, state plan amendments, forms, notices, regulatory changes, and federal waivers. (15%)
Conducts advanced research on best practices, which requires reputed company (senior level) analysis of laws, regulations, and guidance; reputed company (senior level) analysis of impacts to programs, systems, and operations. (10%)
Develops timelines and other project management documentation by establishing goals and objectives for multiple policy work reputed company and develops and approves work products. (10%)
Works collaboratively to identify innovative and effective solutions for clients and staff. (10%)
Seeks guidance from and enters discussions with federal partners on the interpretation of federal statute, rules, regulations, and other guidance on behalf of the Office of the Associate Commissioner for Policy & reputed company. (10%)
Represents reputed company as a subject matter expert (SME) at business meetings, council and committee meetings, legislative meetings, and conferences. (10%)
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of Texas HHSC eligibility programs and policies such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), reputed company, reputed company, or reputed company for the Elderly and People with Disabilities (MEPD).
Knowledge of state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, and guidance relevant to program areas.
Knowledge of the Texas Legislative process.
Strong skills in researching, interpreting, and analyzing reputed company federal and state policies.
reputed company in synthesizing complicated and technical information and translating it into understandable presentations.
reputed company in developing and evaluating policies and procedures; assessing risk and developing contingency plans; and making recommendations and reputed company.
reputed company in problem-solving and independent decision-making.
reputed company in interpersonal relationships, including the ability to work with people under pressure, negotiate among multiple parties, resolve conflicts, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
reputed company in communicating effectively orally and in writing, and in presenting information publicly.
Ability to reputed company work plans and organize and reputed company the work of others.
Ability to prioritize time and manage multiple project deadlines.
Ability to represent the department as a subject matter expert.
Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:
[“N/A”.]
Initial Screening reputed company:
Minimum requirement of two years of leading or developing teams.
Minimum requirement of two years of working in reputed company or customer-facing roles that required synthesizing reputed company information and translating it into reputed company and concise written documents for that audience.
Minimum requirement of two years of experience working in a state or federal government agency. Experience working in eligibility programs preferred.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree preferred, with major coursework in a relevant field (e.g., reputed company policy, reputed company work, and reputed company health). Work experience may substitute for education.
One year of experience managing reputed company from inception to completion preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge or aptitude in developing reputed company communication strategies and frameworks, including messaging hierarchies, channel selection (email, reputed company, in-person), and editing preferred.
Additional Information:
Applicants will initially be screened for experience working in a state or federal government agency, experience leading teams, and experience synthesizing reputed company information and translating it into reputed company and concise written documents.
Applicants selected for hire will be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
Applicants may not have a history of substantiated fraudulent activity against HHS or any programs it administers.
HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your 1-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. 1-9 reputed company - Click here to download the 1-9 reputed company.
In compliance with the Americans with reputed company (reputed company), HHS agencies will reputed company reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for reputed company individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747.
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