Senior Government Relations Strategist – Austin

Texas Workforce Commission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 1,451,000 - 1,518,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Friendly

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Texas Workforce Commission in Austin seeks a Government Relations Specialist III to act as a senior liaison between the agency and Texas House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees. You will manage complex legislative and financial analysis, coordinate with legislative staff, and deliver agency messages during sessions.

The role requires strong communication, deep knowledge of the Texas legislative process, and the ability to build durable relationships with staff and leadership across

Qualifications

• Five years of experience developing or interpreting policies in a public or private agency.
• Educational credits may count toward experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary liaison between the agency and Texas Legislature committees.
• Monitor and manage legislation lifecycle from tracking to implementation.
• Prepare testimony for agency leadership for appearances before the Legislature.
• Deliver the agency message to legislative staff and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team to ensure timely, accurate fiscal and policy notes.

Skills

Strategic communication

Policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Legislative liaison

Public speaking

Education

Public administration / political science background

Advanced analytical skills

Tools

Legislative tracking software

Data interpretation

Job description

Texas Workforce Commission in Austin seeks a Government Relations Specialist III to act as a senior liaison between the agency and Texas House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees. You will manage complex legislative and financial analysis, coordinate with legislative staff, and deliver agency messages during sessions.

The role requires strong communication, deep knowledge of the Texas legislative process, and the ability to build durable relationships with staff and leadership across