Policy Analyst - Medicaid & CHIP Policy (Remote)

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Policy Analyst (Program Specialist V) to join the Access and Eligibility Services team in Austin. You will conduct advanced policy analysis and develop guidance for Texas Works Medicaid, CHIP, and HTW programs, collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

Ideal candidates bring strong research, writing, and project coordination skills, and a track record in policy development.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college with major coursework in public policy, social work, public health, or related field preferred.
• Experience conducting policy analysis.
• Experience with Texas Works Medicaid, CHIP, HTW programs or other social service policy.

Responsibilities

• Completes complex research assignments and interprets federal and state guidance using advanced analytical skills.
• Delivers accurate analysis within established timelines and presents findings clearly.
• Reviews and synthesizes data to support policy decision-making.
• Drafts, reviews, and edits policy documents including bulletins, memos, and handbook updates.
• Prepares briefings, memos, and materials that support leadership decisions.
• Supports policy implementation tasks to ensure successful rollout, accuracy, and consistency.

Skills

Policy analysis

Research

Communication

Project coordination

Independent decision-making

Education

Public policy/public health degree preferred

Tools

Policy docs

Job description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Policy Analyst (Program Specialist V) to join the Access and Eligibility Services team in Austin. You will conduct advanced policy analysis and develop guidance for Texas Works Medicaid, CHIP, and HTW programs, collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

Ideal candidates bring strong research, writing, and project coordination skills, and a track record in policy development.