Legislative Program Coord

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Coverage

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance

Career Development

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Government Affairs Division seeks a highly organized Legislative Program Coordinator to join our team. You will provide essential support for transportation and legislative research, organize documents, manage projects, and coordinate activities affecting TxDOT policies and programs.

Strong analytical, communication, and time-management skills are required to succeed in a fast-paced environment interacting with state and federal policymakers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• 2 years of experience in project, program, or legislative coordination; experience may be substituted by graduate education.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes incoming legislative correspondence, reports and materials; monitors hearings and floor action.
• Attends meetings and provides analysis, written summaries and debriefings to staff.
• Maintains files/records/logs and tracks progress to meet due dates.
• Researches and compiles information to assist with projects, presentations and correspondence.
• Assists in developing and executing a wide range of legislative resources and activities.
• Supports speeches, policy research, internal and external meeting coordination and correspondence.

Skills

Communication

Research and analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Performs a wide variety of project coordination and legislative support work for TxDOT Government Affairs Division. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information. Work requires extensive contact with TxDOT districts, divisions, governmental officials, and private entities. Works with Government Affairs Business Operations Manager, Directors of State Legislative Affairs and Federal Affairs Sections. Reports to the Director of the Government Affairs Division. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objective. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

• Analyzes incoming legislative correspondence, reports and other materials related to administrative areas; monitor and report on legislative hearings and floor action; coordinates with appropriate personnel to initiate proper action.


• Performs the duties of a State and Federal Relations Representative as needed to support the division during extended absences or vacancies.


• Attends meetings, provides analysis, written summary and debriefing of a meeting's activities to Government Affairs Division staff and/or Administration.


• Maintains files/records/logs, tracks progress of activities and coordinates work to meet due dates.


• Researches and compiles information to assist the state and federal Government Affairs Division staff with a variety of projects, presentations, and correspondence.


• Assists in the development, execution, and completion of a wide spectrum of special projects, including legislative educational resources.


• Assists Government Affairs Division staff with speeches, policy research, internal and external meeting coordination and execution, and correspondence.


• Collects and summarizes legislative related information from staff, local partners, subject matter experts and other relevant sources.


• Provides updates to the Director of the Government Affairs Division on significant department events, projects, and programs.


• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in any discipline.

Experience: 2 years of experience in project, program, or legislative coordination, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of:

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems


• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Considerable knowledge of:

• Applicable analysis methodologies

Expert skill in:

• Research and analysis methodologies


• Meeting deadlines


• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments

Proficient skill in:

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external


• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports


• Producing high-level analysis including research (technical, legal, federal and state legislative, and public sources), writing, verbal communication and presentations


• Interpreting and analyzing legislation, rules, and regulations


• Using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Other Attributes:

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools


• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs


• Sitting/Standing-prolonged periods of time


• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words


• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

Position Information

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Government Affairs Division is seeking a highly motivated Legislative Program Coordinator to join our dynamic and high-performing team. In this role, you will provide essential support to team members, assisting with transportation and legislative research, organizing informational documents, project management, reviewing educational materials, and coordinating legislative activities that impact TxDOT’s policies and programs. This position requires strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills to effectively support the agency’s operations and engagement with state and federal policymakers.

Benefits And Perks

• Retirement Plans


• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules


• Paid Leave and Holidays


• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees


• On-the-Job Training


• Tuition Assistance Program


• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives


• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities


• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Job

Plan/Aviation/Pub Trans/Legis

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Sep 21, 2026, 7:57:59 PM

State Job Title/s

Program Specialist VI

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information