Program Policy Fellow
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Government
Government Administration, Public Health
Career Opportunities:
Program Policy Fellow (21468)
Posting 21468
-Posted
09/14/2026
- Health & Human Services Comm
-P&Q AC Office
- Community and Social Services
- Eligible for Telework
- Other Locations (3) - Additional Shifts available (1) -a. $1 - $2999 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.
Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage .
Functional
Title:
Program Policy Fellow
Job Title:Management Analyst II
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:P&Q AC Office
Posting Number:21468
Closing Date:12/13/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Community and Social Services
Salary Range:$2,261.58-$3,626.91
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-B-21
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:Days (First)
Telework:Eligible for Telework
Travel:Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary:Temporary
Full Time/Part Time:Part time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Nonexempt
Facility
Location:
Job Location City:DALLAS
Job Location Address:4855 HARRY HINES BLVD
Other Locations:Austin;
Dallas;
Houston
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Job Description
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and gain hands-on experience supporting public policy and program operations that impact Texans across the state.
Access and Eligibility Services (AES) Program Policy develops and maintains policy for programs that help Texans access food, medical coverage, cash assistance, and other critical services. The Program Policy team works closely with operations, training, technology, legal, government relations, and agency leadership to ensure policies are clear, accurate, and effectively implemented.
The Management Analyst II (Program Policy Fellow) will primarily support AES Program Policy throughout the upcoming Texas legislative session. Working alongside policy professionals and program subject-matter experts, the fellow will help the division manage the fast-paced analysis, coordination, and documentation required during the legislative process.
Responsibilities may include reviewing and summarizing proposed legislation; researching existing federal and state requirements; helping identify potential policy and operational impacts; tracking legislative assignments, deadlines, and decisions; coordinating input from subject-matter experts; and preparing clear, accurate materials for leadership review. The fellow may also assist with legislative inquiries, meeting and hearing preparation, status reports, implementation planning, and other time-sensitive projects related to the session.
Following the legislative session, the fellow may help translate enacted legislation into implementation plans, policy updates, staff guidance, and other resources needed to put legislative changes into operation.
This opportunity is ideal for someone interested in the Texas legislative process, public policy, public administration, health and human services programs, government operations, research, writing, or project coordination. Successful candidates will be curious, organized, adaptable, attentive to detail, and comfortable managing multiple assignments and deadlines in a collaborative environment.
This is a temporary fellowship during the 90th Texas Legislative session intended to provide…
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