Policy Analyst

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks highly qualified candidates for a Policy Analyst position within the Access and Eligibility Services Program Policy team. The role involves conducting complex policy research and analysis related to Medicaid programs, preparing policy documents, and providing policy expertise to support decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• 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 workgroups and meetings
• Coordinates, compiles and drafts responses to requests for policy information from agency leadership, external stakeholders, legislative staff and 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 with leadership 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

Requirements:

• Experience with MEPD Medicaid programs and eligibility policy
• Experience with state and federal policy development processes
• Experience researching, interpreting, and analyzing complex data and policies
• Experience synthesizing complex information and translating it into clear and concise policy documents
• Knowledge of MEPD 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 accurate and concise policy documents
• Ability to represent AES as a policy subject matter expert
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree with major coursework in a relevant field (e.g., public policy, social work, and public health) is preferred. Work experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis