Senior Policy Advisor, Medicaid & CHIP (Remote)

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Telework options

Job summary

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Policy Advisor (Program Specialist VII) to lead the policy staff for Texas Works Medicaid, CHIP, and HTW, coordinating complex policy research and development.

You will develop, implement and facilitate policy handbooks, state plan amendments, waivers, and provide guidance to senior management, with telework options and a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with major coursework in policy, writing, public health, or related field.
• At least 2 years in policy writing, policy creation, or experience with Medicaid/CHIP programs.
• Experience in policy development processes and translating complex data into clear documents.

Responsibilities

• Plans and prioritizes policy for Texas Works Medicaid, CHIP, and HTW.
• Develops and oversees policy options and research on best practices.
• Prepares briefing documents, issue papers, and analyses for leadership.
• Oversees eligibility policies, state plan amendments, and waivers.
• Coordinates timelines, project management, and stakeholder outreach.
• Represents AES in meetings, councils, and conferences.

Skills

Policy research

Policy analysis

Legislation interpretation

Oral and written communication

Team leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Policy Advisor (Program Specialist VII) to lead the policy staff for Texas Works Medicaid, CHIP, and HTW, coordinating complex policy research and development.

You will develop, implement and facilitate policy handbooks, state plan amendments, waivers, and provide guidance to senior management, with telework options and a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.