Policy Analyst - Public Health Policy (Remote)

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 606,000 - 830,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Career advancement

Job summary

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Policy Analyst (Program Specialist V) to join the Access and Eligibility Services. The AES unit conducts advanced policy research and develops guidance affecting Texas Works Medicaid, CHIP, and HTW programs, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to improve eligibility outcomes for Texans.

The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and communication skills, experience with policy development processes, and the

Qualifications

• Graduation in public policy, social work, public health or related field preferred.
• Experience conducting policy analysis.
• Experience with Texas Works Medicaid, CHIP, HTW or other social service programs.
• Experience synthesizing complex information and preparing policy documents.

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.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in meetings and workgroups.
• Provides timely and accurate clarification on escalated policy issues.
• Builds productive working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Coordinates project development and management activities, operationalizing project goals.
• Tracks policy issues, identifies challenges, and offers solutions.
• Manages multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medicaid/CHIP/HTW knowledge

Policy development knowledge

Policy data analysis

Policy writing

Communication skills

Project management

SME representation

Education

Public policy / Social work / Public health

Job description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Policy Analyst (Program Specialist V) to join the Access and Eligibility Services. The AES unit conducts advanced policy research and develops guidance affecting Texas Works Medicaid, CHIP, and HTW programs, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to improve eligibility outcomes for Texans.

The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and communication skills, experience with policy development processes, and the