Senior Rules & Compliance Coordinator (Remote Eligible)

Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Texas Department of State Health Services seeks a Rules Coordinator to support administrative rulemaking and compliance within the Office of Compliance & System Coordination. This role assists the Senior Rules Coordinator and SMEs in drafting and editing TAC rules, TREO initiatives, and maintaining rule-related resources.

Responsibilities include logging and tracking rule projects, advising on plain language, and coordinating legislative hearings and Open Meetings, with emphasis on timely,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in government, political science or related field.
• Experience researching federal or state laws, regulations, and policies.
• Experience with rulemaking processes or creating rules by policy or statute.
• Experience coordinating meetings, scheduling, and facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Manage TAC or TREO rule projects with SRC, SMEs, and legal staff; log, track, and route projects; develop metrics for timeliness and quality.
• Coordinate TREO initiatives; identify rules for reduction or language improvements; perform analysis and classifications.
• Review and edit rule project documentation for ACT and TAC/TREO requirements; advise leadership on rule form and plain language.
• Assist with problem-solving and keep SRC informed of emerging issues in the rulemaking process.
• Lead DSHS Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) hearings; plan, delegate, and coordinate with staff; run rehearsals and post materials.
• Support Advisory Committee activities; manage Open Meetings; update templates and websites; coordinate with ACCO and program staff.
• Provide ongoing support to ensure open meetings compliance and timeline adherence.

Skills

Rulemaking expertise

Policy analysis

Project management

Interpersonal relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in government/political science or related field

Job description

The Texas Department of State Health Services seeks a Rules Coordinator to support administrative rulemaking and compliance within the Office of Compliance & System Coordination. This role assists the Senior Rules Coordinator and SMEs in drafting and editing TAC rules, TREO initiatives, and maintaining rule-related resources.

Responsibilities include logging and tracking rule projects, advising on plain language, and coordinating legislative hearings and Open Meetings, with emphasis on timely,