Policy & Rules Specialist

Posting 22943
-Posted
11/03/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- Regulatory Svcs DEC

- Community and Social Services

- Eligible for Telework
- Other Locations (1) - Additional Shifts available (1) -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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Title:

Policy & Rules Specialist
Job Title:Management Analyst III
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:Regulatory Svcs DEC
Posting Number:22943
Closing Date:11/17/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Community and Social Services
Salary Range:$5,098.66-$8,304.83
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-B-23
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:Days (First)
Telework:Eligible for Telework
Travel:Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Nonexempt
Job Location City:AUSTIN
Job Location Address:701 W 51ST ST
Other Locations:Austin
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The Policy & Rules Specialist performs advanced (senior level) programmatic, administrative support, and technical assistance work under the supervision of the Director Policy and Stakeholder Engagement in the Regulatory Services Division (RSD). Directly supports the daily administrative operations of the division as they relate to legislative and government relations issues and regulatory reform and rules initiatives. Works closely with RSD program areas to help monitor and support legislative implementation, legislative reports and rule making projects.

Supports the collection and analysis of materials in response to requests for program information. Helps maintain SharePoint sites and assists special projects with rule routing, tracking and other projects as needed. Works with other departments within the division to ensure timely and accurate completion of legislative and rule-related tasks. Must be able to work under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.

(35%) Helps ensure timely responses to all requests by legislators (state and federal) and other public officials and supports all legislative activity during session including tracking bills, developing bill analyses, and associated cost impacts and/or assigning to subject matter experts. Provides support for tracking and monitoring progress in implementing legislation.

(30%) 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; and supports communication, rollout, and post-implementation evaluation of regulatory changes.

(15%) Supports the analysis of bills that impact regulatory services and legislative implementation in the Legislative Tracking System, provides appropriate support for programmatic areas, and assists with tracking the progress of relevant legislation.

(15%) Assists with maintaining SharePoint sites and Microsoft TEAMS channels. Assists with monitoring operational inboxes and supports process improvement across division initiatives.

(5%) Other duties as assigned.

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 rule making in Texas.

Knowledge of policy and procedure development, implementation, evaluation and maintenance.

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