Senior Project & Grants Manager - Remote

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer health insurance

Defined benefit pension

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Program Specialist VII – Project and Grants Manager in Austin. The role leads complex PBHP projects, budgets, and contractor coordination in a multi-million dollar program. Telework eligible with a day shift and monthly pay.

Join a team advancing Texas’ prevention system and behavioral health initiatives. The position emphasizes project management, grant development, and cross‑agency collaboration, reporting to the Deputy Associate

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in prevention science, public health, social work, health education, business administration, project management, or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred for this role.
• Three years of project or grant management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage PBHP unit projects, timelines, roles, and responsibilities.
• Coordinate with contractors and internal staff to ensure deliverables and budgets.
• Lead planning, risk assessment, and stakeholder communications for multiple projects.
• Support competitive procurements, grants, and contract management across PBHP.

Skills

Project management

Grant management

Policy analysis

Public health

Education

Bachelor’s degree in prevention science, public health, social work, health education, business administration, project management, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Teams

Excel

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Program Specialist VII – Project and Grants Manager in Austin. The role leads complex PBHP projects, budgets, and contractor coordination in a multi-million dollar program. Telework eligible with a day shift and monthly pay.

Join a team advancing Texas’ prevention system and behavioral health initiatives. The position emphasizes project management, grant development, and cross‑agency collaboration, reporting to the Deputy Associate