Program Specialist

@ Texas Health and Human Services

Overview

Join Texas Health and Human Services in Austin, TX as a Program Specialist. Work within the IT Internal Marketing department providing advanced consultative services, technical assistance, and administrative support for strategic IT initiatives and committees.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and logistical support for committees.
• Track compliance requests and coordinate committee deliverables.
• Conduct advanced research and analysis on health IT policies.
• Prepare briefing documents, reports, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in business administration, project management or coordination, with at least 2-3 years in project management responsibilities. A degree in business administration, computer information systems, management information systems, public administration or a related field is preferred. Certifications like Project Manager or Certified Project Coordinator are a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws/regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple program activities and initiatives.
• Strong research, data analysis, and policy evaluation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, exempt role based in Austin, TX with telework eligibility (subject to agency policies). Regular schedule with day shifts, occasional travel up to 10%, and benefits including 100% paid employee health insurance, defined benefit pension plan, and generous time off benefits.

Key skills/competency

• Program Specialist
• Compliance
• Research
• Policy
• IT
• Administration
• Stakeholders
• Reporting
• Microsoft Office
• Strategic