ESA Division Director

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts; Austin (TX); Ibrido; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

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Health insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedule

Descrizione del lavoro

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts seeks an experienced Director for the ESA division to lead the TEFA program in a fast-paced environment. You will set goals, develop policies, and establish standards and metrics while supervising 13 staff and coordinating with stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in education policy or education choice programs, and a track record in policy implementation and legislative matters. Remote work within Texas may be available.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in political science or public administration.
• Ten years of experience in strategic planning, management, and administration of large, complex projects including strategic litigation.
• Ten years of experience supervising staff, including planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Ten years of experience engaging in Texas legislative activities.
• Ten years of experience in public speaking and delivering presentations.
• Ten years of experience working in education policy or education choice programs.

Mansioni

• Provides strategic leadership over a division, directing multiple programs and establishing long range priorities, standards, and performance measures.
• Oversees divisional compliance with state and federal requirements and ensures alignment with legislative and regulatory changes.
• Develops and approves divisional policies, procedures, and strategic guidelines; ensures alignment with agency wide strategy.
• Oversees agency compliance with open records requirements and directs staff responsible for fulfilling requests.
• Establishes divisional policy frameworks for resolving high risk program issues, appeals, and complaints; provides executive guidance on major cases.
• Oversees delivery of customer service to program applicants, participants, providers of educational services, and vendors of educational products.
• Directs the collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of state and federally mandated reports.
• Oversees the onboarding and regulatory alignment of educational service providers and vendors, establishing and maintaining a compliant program marketplace that supports legislative objectives and statewide strategic priorities

Conoscenze

Strategic planning

Legislative affairs

Public speaking

Staff supervision

Project management

Policy analysis

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in political science or public administration

Descrizione del lavoro

Agency InformationServe Texas with private-sector urgency and public-sector purpose. Every dollar the State of Texas collects, holds, or spends runs through the Comptroller's Office. We are the state's chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer, and purchasing manager. We write the checks and keep the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government, and we serve virtually every Texan while doing it. Texans trust us with their money. We earn that trust every day by safeguarding taxpayer dollars, cutting waste, and finding better, faster, more efficient ways to get the job done. This is not a place to coast. The work is demanding, the pace is fast, and the standards are high. We want people who take ownership, question the status quo, and think creatively seeing beyond the obvious to solve the problems facing Texans. We measure ourselves by results. If you're driven by the idea that government can work better, and willing to work hard to prove it, you'll fit in here. What you'll get in return: real responsibility, meaningful work, and the chance to build your career alongside sharp, mission-focused professionals. We invest in people who invest in the job, with on-the-job training, professional development, and room to grow as fast as your performance allows. Public service is a calling. If you're ready to make every taxpayer dollar count, we want to hear from you.

Work Hours

40 hours a week between the hours of 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend hours. Hours may change based on business needs, especially during legislative sessions. This position may be eligible for remote work in Texas. Teleworking may be considered if certain working conditions are met. Travel reimbursements are not provided for teleworking.

General Description

We are looking for an experienced Director for the ESA division to direct activities of the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will set TEFA program goals and objectives; develop policies, procedures, and guidelines; establish priorities, standards, and performance metrics for tracking progress in meeting goals; coordinate and evaluate program activities and business functions; and review and approve the division budget, strategic plan, and business continuity plan. You will supervise the work of 13 program staff. Strong communication and collaboration skills will be necessary in working with key program stakeholders, including program participants, providers of educational services and products, and government oversight bodies. Experience working with another state's ESA or similar school choice program would be highly beneficial. The right candidate will be enthusiastic about contributing to the successful launch of the program, demonstrate policy and program knowledge, and be ready to contribute immediately in a high-intensity work setting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in political science, or public administration.
• Ten (10) years of experience in strategic planning, management, and administration of large, complex projects including strategic litigation.
• Ten (10) years of experience supervising staff, including planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Ten (10) years of experience engaging in Texas legislative activities.
• Ten (10) years of experience in public speaking and delivering presentations.
• Ten (10) years of experience working in education policy or education choice programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with and proficient use of Artificial intelligence (AI).
• Experience with contract development and oversight.
• Experience with marketing and communication.

Licenses / Certifications (Required)

• A valid Texas (or state of residency) driver's license and a satisfactory driving record are a condition of employment. Applicants offered an interview must present the following documents at or before the interview: A state issued driving record for the last 36 months, valid Texas driver's license (or state of residency driver's license) and current proof of automobile insurance
• Certification as a Contract Manager is required within 6 months of start date.

Essential Job Duties

• Provides strategic leadership over a division, directing multiple programs and establishing long range priorities, standards, and performance measures
• Oversees divisional compliance with state and federal requirements and ensures alignment with legislative and regulatory changes
• Develops and approves divisional policies, procedures, and strategic guidelines; ensures alignment with agency wide strategy
• Oversees agency compliance with open records requirements and directs staff responsible for fulfilling requests
• Establishes divisional policy frameworks for resolving high risk program issues, appeals, and complaints; provides executive guidance on major cases
• Oversees delivery of customer service to program applicants, participants, providers of educational services, and vendors of educational products.
• Directs the collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of state and federally mandated reports
• Oversees the onboarding and regulatory alignment of educational service providers and vendors, establishing and maintaining a compliant program marketplace that supports legislative objectives and statewide strategic priorities

Staff Leadership

• Plans, assigns, and supervises work of program staff.
• Fosters staff development and growth.
• Performs and/or reviews timely employee evaluations. Addresses performance and disciplinary issues as they arise.
• Ensures program staff achieve annual training requirements.
• Develops and maintains job descriptions, prepares job postings, and hires staff.

Financial, Budget And Contract

• Prepares and implements division budget, Business Plan, and Business Continuity Plan.
• Assists with development of Legislative Appropriations Requests (LAR) and strategic plan.
• Oversees audits, including audits by TEFA independent auditor and SAO.
• Maintains performance measure data.
• Coordinates procurement and payment of goods and services.
• Development and evaluation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for goods and services
• Assists in development of and monitors program contracts.

Outreach

• Provides strategic direction and oversight for the development of communications, informational materials, and outreach products across multiple media platforms to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with program goals and federal and state law.
• Directs the development, review, and approval of marketing plans and promotional materials
• Establishes and maintains key working relationships with other governmental agencies.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with stakeholder groups.

Legislative

• Implements state and federal legislation impacting program.
• Oversees analysis of legislation impacting the program, and the implementation of legislation.
• Tracks and analyzes state and federal bills impacting program; prepares fiscal note of cost as required.
• Prepares and presents legislative testimony.
• Responds to legislative inquiries.
• Coordinates with other state or federal agencies regarding program funding and legislation, including but not limited to TEA, DPS and LBB.

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Please Note

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller's office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment. Applicants must ensure that all required supplemental questions are fully answered, complete job histories, and description of duties performed. Military Preference: To receive military preference, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application. To explore how military experience may align with this role, applicants may review Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes within the State's Position Classification Plan. Please refer to the Military Crosswalk and select the occupational category that most closely corresponds with the classification listed in this job posting. The Comptroller's Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.