Civil Rights Senior Policy Advisor

Career Opportunities:
Civil Rights Senior Policy Advisor (19894)

Posting 19894
-Posted
08/11/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- CIVIL RIGHTS

- Legal

- Eligible for Telework
- Other Locations (4) -c. $5000 - $6999 per month

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. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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Functional

Title:

Civil Rights Senior Policy Advisor
Job Title:Program Specialist VII
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:CIVIL RIGHTS
Posting Number:19894
Closing Date:08/25/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Legal
Salary Range:$5,797.66-$7,652.91
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-B-25
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:None
Telework:Eligible for Telework
Travel:Up to 20%
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Exempt
Facility

Location:


Job Location City:AUSTIN
Job Location Address:4601 W GUADALUPE ST
Other Locations:Austin;
Grand Prairie;
Houston;
San Antonio
MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

The Senior Policy Advisor reports to the Civil Rights Deputy Director and performs highly advanced research, evaluation, analysis, consultative services, technical assistance, training and planning work related to civil rights programs for the HHS system and executive leadership.

Work involves planning, assigning, developing, researching, analyzing, technical writing and implementing of major agency civil rights programs and initiatives; overseeing the completion and revising of reports; planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating policies, procedures, and projects; and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff. Provides training to internal and external stakeholders on HHSC policy, CRO matters, state law and/or pending legislation and federal law.

This position oversees and coordinates legislative bill analysis and related activities and manages special projects. The advisor trains, leads, assigns, coordinates, and prioritizes the workload of others. Performs or oversees mediation/conflict resolution.

The role works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

EJF 1. Leads the development, implementation, and oversight of the technical, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities for the Civil Rights Office. Oversees the preparation, analysis, evaluation, and completion of reports including civil rights investigative and compliance review reports, recommending appropriate changes. Prepares, analyzes, and oversees studies of operations and problems; drafts report of findings; and establishes goals and implements recommendations to meet goals, objectives, and priorities.

Manages specialized research projects and administrative studies and prepares high-level written materials including project updates, executive summaries, administrative reports, policies, procedures, and correspondence requiring technical writing for the Civil Rights Deputy Director. (30%)

EJF 2. Provides expert-level research, analysis, consultation, and technical assistance in evaluation of complex programs and policy issues, and state and federal legislation related to civil rights.

Leads, trains, develops and plans coordination of civil rights bill analysis process and procedures. Reviews, researches, assigns and provides final bill analysis reviews. (25%)

EJF 3. Develops, analyzes, reviews, oversees, and implements policies, procedures, standards for the Civil Rights Office. Identifies the needs for new policies and procedures and recommends improvements to existing policies, procedures, and manuals to ensure alignment with civil rights compliance and program goals. Provides training to internal and external stakeholders on HHSC policy, CRO matters, state law and/or pending legislation and federal law.

Leads efforts to design and apply effective methods for evaluating compliance with civil rights requirements, including those outlined in agreements with federal enforcement agencies. Develops, coordinates, and conducts surveys, investigations, and reviews to assess compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Reviews the development of processes and schedules for quality assurance activities. Leads, assigns, and/or prioritizes the work of others. Conducts mediation and conflict resolution services. (25%)

EJF 4. Provides research and support to work groups as required. Participates in and leads work groups to implement new…