Job description
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks highly qualified and motivated candidates to fill a Policy Analyst position within the Access and Eligibility Services (AES), Program Policy division.
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 under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) team completes complex policy research and policy development for SNAP and TANF.
SNAP provides food assistance for low income individuals. TANF provides cash assistance for low income children and families.
Job responsibilities include developing, implementing, and facilitating policy development, which includes, policy handbooks, bulletins, state rules, forms, state plan amendments, and waivers; coordinating and conducting complex policy research on best practices and state options; completing legislative analysis; reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing federal and state statutes, rules and regulations, guidance and procedures; providing options for senior and executive management decision; and effectively communicating policy and research orally and in writing.
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.
We offer competitive benefits including free health coverage for you and affordable health plans for your family, dental and life insurance plans, paid holidays, accrued vacation and sick leave, promotional opportunities and the gratification of making a positive impact on individuals and families in need.
More information regarding available benefits can be found at: https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance.
A list of the State of Texas holidays is available at: http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Holidays.
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 under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) team completes complex policy research and policy development for SNAP and TANF.
SNAP provides food assistance for low income individuals. TANF provides cash assistance for low income children and families.
Job responsibilities include developing, implementing, and facilitating policy development, which includes, policy handbooks, bulletins, state rules, forms, state plan amendments, and waivers; coordinating and conducting complex policy research on best practices and state options; completing legislative analysis; reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing federal and state statutes, rules and regulations, guidance and procedures; providing options for senior and executive management decision; and effectively communicating policy and research orally and in writing.
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.
We offer competitive benefits including free health coverage for you and affordable health plans for your family, dental and life insurance plans, paid holidays, accrued vacation and sick leave, promotional opportunities and the gratification of making a positive impact on individuals and families in need.
More information regarding available benefits can be found at: https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance.
A list of the State of Texas holidays is available at: http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Holidays.
Essential Job Functions:
Analyzes federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and guidance relating to SNAP and TANF.
Conducts research on best practices.
Prepares high-quality documents (e.g., timelines, tables, charts, presentations, talking points, memoranda, rules, state plan amendments, waivers, bulletins, etc.).
Collaborates with co-workers to identify policy options and impacts based on research and data.
Manages policy projects and coordinates workgroups and meetings.
Works with stakeholders to provide information and request input on policies.
Keeps supervisor informed as required or as necessary.
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Analyzes federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and guidance relating to SNAP and TANF.
Conducts research on best practices.
Prepares high-quality documents (e.g., timelines, tables, charts, presentations, talking points, memoranda, rules, state plan amendments, waivers, bulletins, etc.).
Collaborates with co-workers to identify policy options and impacts based on research and data.
Manages policy projects and coordinates workgroups and meetings.
Works with stakeholders to provide information and request input on policies.
Keeps supervisor informed as required or as necessary.
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of SNAP, TANF or other social services programs.
Knowledge of state and federal 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.
Ability to manage 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 research and synthesize information into easily understood format.
Ability to develop policy documents.
Ability to represent the department as a subject matter expert.
Knowledge of SNAP, TANF or other social services programs.
Knowledge of state and federal 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.
Ability to manage 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 research and synthesize information into easily understood format.
Ability to develop policy documents.
Ability to represent the department as a subject matter expert.
Registration or Licensure Requirements:
N/A
N/A
Initial Selection Criteria:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree preferred with major coursework in a relevant field (e.g., public policy, social work, and public health).
Work experience may substitute for education. Applicants will initially be screened for experience with SNAP, TANF or other social service programs; experience with state and federal policy development processes; experience researching, interpreting, and analyzing complex data and policies; and experience synthesizing complex information and translating it into clear and concise policy documents.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree preferred with major coursework in a relevant field (e.g., public policy, social work, and public health).
Work experience may substitute for education. Applicants will initially be screened for experience with SNAP, TANF or other social service programs; experience with state and federal policy development processes; experience researching, interpreting, and analyzing complex data and policies; and experience synthesizing complex information and translating it into clear and concise policy documents.
Additional Information:
Applicants may not have a history of substantiated fraudulent activity against HHSC or any programs it administers. Applicants who have a non-fraud overpayment with an outstanding balance must agree to repay the overpayment balance as a condition of employment.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is committed to hiring veterans and creating a work environment that values and retains the skills that service members bring to the job. A veteran is an individual who has served in *the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Marine Corps of the United States or the United States Public Health Service under 42 U.S.C. Section 201 et seq., as amended; *the Texas military forces as defined by Section 437.001 of Texas Government Code; or *an auxiliary service of one of those branches of the armed forces; and *has been honorably discharged from the branch of the service in which the person served.
For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx. 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: http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx.
For more information on military occupational specialty codes, see the Military Crosswalk Guide.
Applicants may not have a history of substantiated fraudulent activity against HHSC or any programs it administers. Applicants who have a non-fraud overpayment with an outstanding balance must agree to repay the overpayment balance as a condition of employment.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is committed to hiring veterans and creating a work environment that values and retains the skills that service members bring to the job. A veteran is an individual who has served in *the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Marine Corps of the United States or the United States Public Health Service under 42 U.S.C. Section 201 et seq., as amended; *the Texas military forces as defined by Section 437.001 of Texas Government Code; or *an auxiliary service of one of those branches of the armed forces; and *has been honorably discharged from the branch of the service in which the person served.
For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx. 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: http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx.
For more information on military occupational specialty codes, see the Military Crosswalk Guide.
MOS Code:
There are no direct military occupation(s) related to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position.
There are no direct military occupation(s) related to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position.
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