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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Program Specialist V in Austin, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionPlans, develops, writes, edits and coordinates submittal of documents required toobtain project approval and financial participation from state and federal oversightauthorities. Provides consultation regarding state and federal rules and regulationsgoverning information technology (IT) projects to HHS system and memberagency staff. Coordinates cross-area projects to meet legislative reportingrequirements. Reviews and edits critical agency documentation for an executive-level audience.Essential Job FunctionsPlans, develops, writes, edits and coordinates submittal of documents required to obtain project approval and financial participation from state and federal oversight. authorities.Collects necessary information to develop and coordinate submission of accurate, well-written documents within requested timeframes.Monitors review and approval of documents.Develops and coordinates responses to questions/issues in a timely manner.Provides consultation regarding state and federal rules and regulations governing IT projects to HHSC Enterprise and member agency staffInterprets policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and standards to staff at HHS system divisions.Provides timely and accurate analysis of requested information.Prepares and/or delivers presentations and information regarding federal and state funding, reporting, and IT planning.Develops action plans, schedules, recommendations for problem resolution, and status reports.Advises project teams and management on issues impacting IT projects.Participates in cross-training initiatives as assigned.Documents job duties, processes, and procedures.Trains backups as assigned.Handles special projects as assigned.Submits required deliverables by designated due dates.Registrations, Licensure Requirements or CertificationsN/AKnowledge Skills AbilitiesKnowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, functions, and operations of the HHS system and of related legislative procedures.Knowledge of program planning and implementation.Knowledge of information technology trends (hardware, software, and services).Knowledge of HHS system programs and IT projects.Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.Skill to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.Skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis.Quality Assurance skills, ensuring all documents submitted conform to agency and federal and state guidelines and requirements, as well as the agency writing style guide.Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.Ability to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations and the public.Ability to direct and organize program activities.Ability to interpret and apply agency, state, and federal rules, regulations, policies and procedures.Initial Screening Criteria2 years experience in writing, editing and presenting documents for an executive level audience in a large company or organization. Degree from an accredited 4-year university is required. Experience with IT Project Management at a state agency preferred. Additional Information https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=589034 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.