Recovery Audit Project Manager

Date:
Dec 27, 2025

Location:

Austin, TX 78751

Agency:
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)

Department:
Office of Inspector General, Data Reviews, Office of Inspector General (OIG)

Posting Number: 10843 | Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22 | Range: $4,801.16 – $7,761.50 per month | Shift: Day | Telework Eligible | Travel:
Up to 5%

Position:
Project Manager II – Recovery Audit Contract Project Manager

Posting Audience:
Internal and External | Full Time | Regular | Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

4601 W Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78751

The Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) mission is to improve the health, safety, and well-being of Texans through good stewardship of public resources. The Recovery Audit Contract (RAC) team within OIG Data Reviews seeks a highly motivated individual to serve as RAC Project Manager (Project Manager II) to effectively drive program initiatives from concept to implementation, including new legislation and other policy changes.

• Translate legislative and strategic priorities into actionable plans, coordinating, planning, and evaluating projects using accepted project management methodologies.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of projects from planning through closeout to ensure successful completion in alignment with the project’s goals and requirements.
• Manage project execution by coordinating activities and regular meetings with stakeholders, monitoring progress through established tracking and reporting systems, and preparing periodic status and performance reports.
• Document all project activities and deliverables, keeping records secure, organized, and archived for future reference.
• Assist in the development and documentation of relevant policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of health and human services programs, functions, and systems.
• Knowledge of agile project management methodologies, theories, and practices applicable to moderate‑scope projects; systems and procedures for evaluating a third‑party vendor’s performance; local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to project administration.
• Skill in project management monitoring, addressing changes in scope and budget, and managing multiple tasks with flexibility to meet demanding deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, assign duties, and coordinate the work of project staff.
• Ability to evaluate problems and propose alternative and innovative solutions.
• Ability to prepare well‑written, objective, concise, well‑organized reports and presentations with data‑driven recommendations for RAC leadership.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze, organize, and disseminate complex information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Skilled in use of office equipment and software (Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.).
• Skill in communicating professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in teams that may cross functions, departments and/or agencies.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining collaborative and effective working relationships with all levels of staff and external stakeholders.

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Scrum/Agile certification preferred.

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university (work experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis).
• Full‑time professional experience working within state, local, or federal government or a public agency is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a project manager or project coordinator working on large, complex projects.
• Project Management Professional Certification and/or Scrum/Agile certification preferred.

Potential employees of OIG are subject to criminal background checks in accordance with the HHS Human Resources policy. Selected applicants must complete a national fingerprint‑based criminal background check through the Texas Department of Public Safety (TDPS) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). OIG will request that all applicants…