Disability Policy Analyst - Hybrid Advocacy

Texas Education Agency; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Job summary

The Texas Education Agency is seeking a Public Policy Analyst for the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities in Austin. The role involves monitoring disability policy, preparing briefs, testimony, and public comments, and advising on legislative strategy.

This position requires up to 10% travel, works in a hybrid schedule in Austin, and offers benefits through TEA/ERS. Strong research, communication, and advocacy skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
• Experience: At least two years of experience in planning, coordinating and/or evaluating advocacy or public policy strategies
• Substitutions: Each additional year of related experience above the required minimum may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis

Responsibilities

• Policy Oversight: Collaborates on public policy activities to support advocacy priorities and analyzes laws, regulations and policies affecting people with developmental disabilities.
• Reporting: Summarizes key issues with educational fact sheets, briefing docs, public comments, testimony and correspondence.
• TCDD Liaison: Represents TCDD at Capitol meetings, hearings, workgroups, and promotes advocacy participation.
• Funding/Grant Review: Supports funding initiatives with research and guidance on policy issues in development of executive summaries and state plans.
• Support: Provides ongoing assistance to identify issues and engage in priorities

Skills

Policy analysis

Public policy

Advocacy

Stakeholder management

Communication

MS Office

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Texas Education Agency is seeking a Public Policy Analyst for the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities in Austin. The role involves monitoring disability policy, preparing briefs, testimony, and public comments, and advising on legislative strategy.

This position requires up to 10% travel, works in a hybrid schedule in Austin, and offers benefits through TEA/ERS. Strong research, communication, and advocacy skills are essential.