Sunset & Policy Liaison - Governmental Relations

Texas Education Agency; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Governmental Relations Specialist III at the Texas Education Agency in Austin works to manage TEA's Sunset Review Process, coordinates across divisions, and responds to legislative and agency requests with timely deliverables.

You will lead cross‑functional projects, prepare materials for stakeholders, and support legislative processes during sessions, requiring strong policy analysis, communication, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Seven+ years of professional experience in governmental relations, legislative affairs, public policy, or related field, including two+ years with the Texas Legislature or a state agency.
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Agency Sunset Review Process and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Prepare materials for government entities, lawmakers, and policy stakeholders as part of Sunset Review deliverables.
• Respond to Legislative calls and requests in a timely manner and coordinate cross‑divisional activities.

Skills

Project management

Policy analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Timeline tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

The Governmental Relations Specialist III at the Texas Education Agency in Austin works to manage TEA's Sunset Review Process, coordinates across divisions, and responds to legislative and agency requests with timely deliverables.

You will lead cross‑functional projects, prepare materials for stakeholders, and support legislative processes during sessions, requiring strong policy analysis, communication, and project management skills.