Legislative Support Specialist

Career Opportunities:
Legislative Support Specialist (16629)

Posting
-Posted - Health & Human Services Comm - Deputy Chief Information Offic - Business and Financial Operations - Additional Shifts available (1) - d. $7000 - $8999 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:

Legislative Support Specialist
Job Title: Management Analyst V
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Deputy Chief Information Offic
Posting Number: 16629
Closing Date: 06/03/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Range: $7,015.16-$11,864.50
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-27
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework:
Travel: Up to 15%
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: None
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The Legislative Support Specialist as a Management Analyst V reports to the Director of Strategic Initiatives within the Operational Support department of the Information Technology (IT) division of HHSC.

The position is responsible for highly advanced analytical and technical coordination in support of the division’s response to legislative initiatives and inquiries. Work involves developing, managing, tracking and implementing major Operational Support projects and high-level executive briefing information for the division. The Legislative Support Specialist leads and assists with organization of systems to ensure the success of Strategic Initiatives in daily work, projects, initiatives, and presentations.

This position requires routine coordination and building strong collaborative relationships with IT division staff on the progress and implementation of legislative requirements. This position works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Oversees and ensures timely responses to all requests by legislators (state and federal) and other public officials on activity relating to the Texas legislative session including the tracking of bills, developing and managing bill analysis, fiscal cost estimates and assigning subject matter experts with oversight responsibilities for the delivery and execution of outcomes. Provides support of oversight for tracking and monitoring progress in implementing legislation and coordination of bill implementation.

Facilitates the analysis of bills that impact IT through the HHSC legislative tracking system.

Tracks and contributes to the progress of multiple concurrent initiatives, ensures project accountability, and coordinates the planning of legislative and operational projects. Assists in the success of Operational Support goals and objectives while assisting with process improvement initiatives for the Director of Strategic Initiatives.

Performs related work as assigned which may include but is not limited to actively participating in a supportive role for the Director of Strategic Initiatives.

• Knowledge of the Texas Legislature, legislative session, and applicable state and federal laws, policies, rules, and requirements affecting operations of the Information Technology division.
• Knowledge of project management processes and techniques.
• Knowledge of and experience with HHSC organizational structure, business areas and/or the Information Technology division is preferred but not required.
• Advanced…