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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Program Specialist VI in Austin, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionThe Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks highly qualified candidates to fill the Program Specialist VI position with Community Services (CS), Community Care Services (CCS), Community Care Services Contracts (CCSC) Section. HHSC is driven by its mission statement and#147;We Serve Texas.and#148; The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment that emphasizes fidelity to our mission, collegiality to internal and external stakeholders, nurturing talent within our team, open and transparent communication, and agility to adapt quickly to challenges and changes.The Program Specialist VI performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing CS/CCS/CCSC initiatives, projects, and advance technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders. Work involves developing and overseeing CCSC contracting policy, procedures, and quality assurance measures. Seeks clarification or direction from CS Leadership, Contracting Legal, Enforcement Legal, Program Legal and Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) as needed or required. Disseminates information, policy, procedures, and clarifications to staff in writing or presenting in person, scan calls or webinars.The Program Specialist VI provides consultation, coordination, and oversight and research of projects, assignments, studies, and analysis of operations. Also prepares reports associated with planning, developing, and implementing or administering projects for CCSC. Facilitates and assists in the establishment of priorities, standards, and measurements for determining progress in meeting goals. Participates in meetings, workgroups, projects, and conferences and performs specialized research for internal projects.The Program Specialist VI exercises sound judgement in making critical decisions, analyzing complex information, interpreting State and Federal laws. Applies appropriate intervention and administrative remedies. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The position requires professional communication and interaction with agency executive management and program staff, other state agency staff, elected officials and their staff, contractors, service providers, advocacy groups, consumers, families, and other stakeholders. This position may serve as a lead worker providing direction to others.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Must also perform other duties as assigned and necessary.EJF 1 Develops and manages highly complex initiatives for CCSC by leading/participating in workgroups and projects. Develops quality assurance tools Conducts analysis of Texas Administrative Code, internal and agency contracting policy and procedures. Reviews contract policy and procedures to provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders. Collaborates with staff across areas and agencies to oversee the development and implementation of policies related to contracting. Works to identify risks and issues and develops mitigation strategies and solutions.(Percentage of Time Spent on Tasks = 30%)EJF 2Develops CCSC contracting policy and operational procedures by leading/participating in workgroups and projects. Seeks policy and contracting clarifications from Contracting Legal, Enforcement Legal, Program Legal and Procurement https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=591865 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.