Policy and Rules Program Specialist VII

Policy and Rules Program Specialist VII - Texas Health and Human Services

Agency: Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC)

Department: CCL Policy & Program Ops

Posting Number: 12473

Closing Date: 01/19/2026

Location: 701 W 51ST ST, Austin, TX

Salary: $7,438.29 – $9,508.25 per month (Monthly pay)

Shift: Day;
Telework: Eligible;
Travel: Up to 15%

Employment Type: Regular, Full time;
FLSA Status: Exempt

Under the direction of the Child Care Regulation Director for Policy, Rules and Program Support, the Program Specialist VII plans and executes advanced consultative services and technical assistance. The role manages high‑priority projects, develops project schedules, monitors progress, leads meetings, resolves challenges, and provides training. During legislative sessions, the specialist tracks and analyzes legislation, develops cost estimates, and reports implementation status.

The position operates with significant independence, leads rule development, and collaborates with agency staff, external stakeholders, and the public.

• Project management principles, processes, and techniques.
• Texas legislative and rule‑making processes.
• Systems coordination within government agencies.
• Implementing complex projects and legislation.
• Research, analyze, and solve complex program and policy issues.
• Setting goals and objectives; managing multiple priorities.
• Developing and implementing effective solutions.
• Communicating complex information clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Working with diverse teams; leading work groups and meetings.
• Using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Developing creative solutions to complex problems.
• Leading multiple high‑priority projects to completion.
• Planning, assigning, prioritizing, supervising, and reviewing others’ work.
• Interpreting federal and state statutes, regulations, agency rules, and procedures.
• Training others; preparing briefings, reports, and communications.
• Adapting to team growth and organizational change.

Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university plus one year of experience writing or interpreting policy and rule; or four years of experience writing and implementing state or federal laws or regulations may substitute for the degree. Preferred experience includes: implementing policy or rule for a governmental agency, coordinating group discussions, organizing project information, tracking project progress, and writing reports.

HHSC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable accommodation during hiring and selection for qualified individuals with disabilities. Contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1‑888‑894‑4747 for assistance.

Selected applicants may need to pass background checks and other due diligence. HHSC uses E‑Verify; I‑9 documentation must be presented on the first day of employment.

This position may be eligible for telework. All HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies, supervisor discretion, and business needs.