Senior Policy Analyst

4 weeks ago

Austin, Texas, United States Health & Human Services Comm Full time
Job Description:

The Health & Human Services Comm seeks highly qualified candidates to fill a Senior Policy Analyst 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.


Key Responsibilities:

The Senior Policy Analyst performs complex policy research, analysis, and policy development related to eligibility for the following programs administered by HHSC and AES:

Medicaid for the Elderly and People with Disabilities (MEPD), Texas Works Medicaid for Families, Pregnant Women, and Children, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Job responsibilities include coordinating and conducting complex research on federal and state policies and best practices; completing legislative bill analysis; reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing federal and state statutes, rules, regulations, guidance, and procedures; preparing high-quality briefing materials and policy documents; identifying options and making recommendations for senior and executive leadership decisions; effectively communicating policy and research orally and in writing; and leading projects to implement policies 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 option to telework in accordance with agency policy and will be expected to travel to Austin for required in-person meetings.

Selected candidate must have the ability to provide a personal home internet service.

Multiple candidates may be selected to fill positions on the Program Policy team. The respective policy portfolio for selected candidates will be determined during the interview and selection process.

Essential Job Functions:

Plans, prioritizes, and performs complex research and analysis on federal and state laws, legislation, rules, regulations, and guidance relating to state and federal programs administered by HHSC and AES and advises on impacts and considerations for HHSC.

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).

Leads project implementation, establishing and facilitating workgroups and meetings.

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

Coordinates, drafts, and reviews responses to requests for policy information from agency leadership, external stakeholders, legislative staff, or the media.

Provides guidance and technical assistance to agency staff on relevant policy matters.

Collaborates with team members to support AES, Program Policy, and team priorities. Effectively communicates issues to management and works collaboratively to identify solutions.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of Texas Works Medicaid, MEPD, CHIP, SNAP, and TANF programs and other state and federal programs administered by HHSC and AES.

Knowledge of state and federal legislative and policy development processes.

Strong skills in researching, interpreting, and analyzing complex data and policies.

Skill in identifying policy options and impacts for decision makers.

Skill in synthesizing complex information and translating it into clear and concise policy documents.

Strong skills in communicating verbally and in writing and presenting information publicly.

Skill in problem-solving and independent decision-making.

Skill in critically evaluating issues and proactively seeking solutions.

Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate workgroups and meetings.

Ability to collaborate and develop effective professional relationships with coworkers and stakeholders.

Ability to prioritize time and manage multiple project deadlines.

Ability to develop work plans and organize work.

Ability to develop concise policy documents.

Ability to represent the AES as a policy subject matter expert.

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