Child Care Policy Analyst III-V (Austin)

Texas Workforce Commission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan

401(k) Account

Paid Time Off

Family Friendly Workplace

Job summary

Texas Workforce Commission seeks a detail-oriented Policy Analyst in Austin to support child care policy development and program management. You will analyze federal and state legislation, draft policy recommendations, and help design trainings and webinars.

The role requires collaboration with multiple teams and occasional travel. Ideal candidates have strong writing skills, experience in policy analysis, and knowledge of child development.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy development and interpretation.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% and adapt to flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop and assist in developing plans, policies, procedures, standards, rules, reports, and guidelines for the child care program.
• Research, interpret, and analyze complex legislation to determine impact on the program.
• Provide written recommendations on policy changes and operational impacts.
• Develop and facilitate trainings, webinars, and presentations on program standards and initiatives.
• Coordinate major policy projects, keeping management apprised of progress, issues, and risks.
• Perform policy and programmatic research to support agency policy development.
• Represent the department at cross-department meetings and external agencies.

Skills

Policy analysis

Policy development

Project management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Who We Are

The Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1117 Trinity St. in the CCEL Policy & Assistance department.

The Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1117 Trinity St. in the CCEL Policy & Assistance department.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

Who You Are

A detail-oriented professional with a passion for child care and a strong foundation in policy analysis and development, program development, and project management. You are an adaptable individual who possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to producing high-quality work. You are a motivated, collaborative problem solver who can work both independently and as part of a team.

This position involves travel up to 10% of the time and the ability to carry/lift 15 pounds. This position may involve working hours other than 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday.

Candidates will be expected to complete a pre-interview questionnaire.

What You Will Do

The Child Care Policy Analyst (Program Specialist III-V) performs complex (journey-level) to advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Works under general to limited supervision, with moderate to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

You Will Be Trusted To

• Develop and assist in the development of plans, policies, procedures, standards, rules, reports, and guidelines for the child care program.
• Research, interpret, and analyze complex federal or state legislation, statutes, and regulations to determine impact on the child care program and special initiatives.
• Provide written recommendation on impact to program operations and management, program policy changes, automation changes, and other processes necessary to successfully operate the child care program.
• Develop and facilitate trainings, webinars, and presentations on program standards, policy changes, and special initiatives.
• Coordinate major policy projects and special initiatives, keeping management abreast of progress, issues, and risks.
• Perform complex policy and programmatic research related to the child care program to support the development of agency policy, directives, and special initiatives.
• Represent the department at cross-department meetings and for agency and division-wide efforts and represent the agency at meetings and conferences with federal, state, and local agencies or organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You Qualify With

Program Specialist III

• One year and six months of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency

Program Specialist IV

• Two years of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency.

Program Specialist V

• Two years and six months of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency.

Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

You Are a Great Fit With

• Excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
• Experience with policy analysis and development.
• Strong knowledge of child development and early childhood education.
• Attention to detail and an enthusiasm for producing high quality work products.
• Experience presenting to or training adults.
• Experience writing and interpreting policy.
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative research and analysis.
• Ability to quickly learn complex new content and to gather, assess, correlate, and analyze facts.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple, shifting priorities.
• Ability to explain policies and procedures to others.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

You Gain

• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
• Competitive salary: $4,020.33 - $6,833.33/month (Depending on experience)
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

Duty involves up to 10% travel within the state of Texas.

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: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf