Policy Analyst

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Functional

Title:

Policy Analyst

Job Title:

Program Specialist V

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm

Department: AES Program Policy MEPD

Posting Number: 18974

Closing Date: 07/30/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Community and Social Services

Salary Range: $4,523.16 - $6,200.00

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21

Shift: Day

Additional

Shift:

Telework:
Eligible for Telework

Travel:
Up to 15%

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full Time/Part Time:
Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt

Facility

Location:

Job Location City: EL PASO

Job Location Address: 5150 EL PASO DR

Other Locations:

MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks highly qualified and motivated candidates to fill an MEPD Policy Analyst (Program Specialist V) position within the Access and Eligibility Services (AES) Program Policy team. AES is driven by its mission to connect Texans to services and supports by helping individuals and families in need of food, medical care, cash assistance and other social services. The

Policy Analyst performs complex policy research, analysis and policy development related to eligibility for the Medicaid for the Elderly and People with Disabilities (MEPD) programs.

Job responsibilities include conducting complex policy research on federal and state policies and best practices; completing legislative bill analysis; reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing federal and state statutes, rules and regulations, guidance and procedures; identifying options and making recommendations for senior and executive leadership decisions; preparing high-quality briefing materials and policy documents; effectively communicating policy and research orally and in writing; and leading projects to implement policy and system changes. The

ideal candidate will thrive in an environment that emphasizes innovation through new ideas, striving for excellence by taking pride in their work, embracing differences as a source of strength, accomplishing more through partnership, leading by example, and learning for continuous improvement.

This position is a statewide position with the capability to telework in accordance with agency policy. Selected candidate must have the ability to provide a personal home internet service. Selected candidate will be required to report to the office at least 3 days a week if living in or within 50 miles of Austin or if outside Austin upon request related to return to office guidance.

Selected candidate will also be expected to travel to Austin for required in-person meetings at their own expense.

Essential Job Functions:

* Performs complex research and analysis of federal and state laws, legislation, rules, regulations, and guidance relating to state and federal programs administered by HHSC and AES for impacts and considerations.

* Conducts research on national best practices and application for Texas programs.

* Prepares high-quality documents to support program planning, policy development, implementation and decision making (e.g., analysis, briefing documents, memoranda, presentations, talking points, rules, State Plan amendments, waiver applications).

* Represents Program Policy and AES on policy development and implementation projects, provides program policy expertise and works collaboratively to solve problems and ensure timely completion of goals and objectives.

* Leads project implementation and coordinates work groups and meetings.

* Coordinates, compiles and drafts responses to requests for policy information from agency leadership, external stakeholders,…