Program Specialist (Statewide)

WHO WE ARE:
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking an experienced, highly collaborative Program Specialist VI for the Fraud Deterrence and Compliance Monitoring (FDCM) Division. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is within the Quality Control and Evaluation department and can be performed from any city in Texas.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:
You enjoy researching and analyzing legislation and translating it into clear, actionable policy and guidance for diverse audiences. You are adept at handling short turnaround requests and competing deadlines. You are skilled at collaborating with various subject matter experts, and you are a person of high integrity. You have extensive knowledge of TWC programs and services, especially Unemployment Insurance.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 
The Program Specialist VI performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. May serve as a lead worker providing direction to others. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
- Create detailed legislative cost analyses, fiscal notes, and responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) during legislative sessions.
- Actively track and analyze pending legislation and compare proposals to prior analyses or agency operational processes to determine fiscal impacts, implementation costs, and statutory compliance steps.
- Develop post-session implementation roadmaps and provide comprehensive updates to leadership regarding implementation milestones, system modifications, and operational steps.
- Coordinate and support internal and external audit reviews, facilitate documentation gathering, assist management in drafting audit responses, and track corrective action plans.
- Collaborate with cross-functional Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to draft, review, and issue formal Policy Letters that guide agency staff and Local Workforce Development Boards in executing statutory and compliance requirements.
- Coordinate the collection, organization, and preparation of materials in response to media requests and Public Information Act/Open Records inquiries.
- Perform related work as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:
- Three years of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency.
- Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
- Extensive knowledge of Unemployment Insurance and other TWC programs.
- Demonstrated experience in drafting policy, analyzing federal regulations, preparing legislative cost analyses, and rule drafting. 
- Excellent research and analytical skills, including the ability to gather, interpret, and analyze information from various sources, identify operational impacts, and draw logical conclusions.
- Exceptional writing skills used to translate complex information into clear and actionable policy and guidance for diverse audiences – from executive leadership to front-line staff. 
- The ability to quickly learn complex new content and adapt to changing priorities within a fast-paced agency environment.
- Skill in collaborating with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint).

YOU GAIN: 
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
- Competitive salary: $6,500.00 - $6,700.00/month 
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan 
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts 
- Medical Insurance 
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave 
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf 

HOW TO APPLY: 
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.