Telework-Eligible Director of Forensic Policy

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Austin seeks a Director of Policy to lead statewide forensic policy, legislative strategy, and stakeholder engagement. The role oversees policy analysis, legislative proposals, and executive briefings, while coordinating cross-system initiatives and litigation support.

Ideal candidates bring JD or Master’s in a relevant field, strong leadership, strategic thinking, and experience guiding complex policy programs, with compact delivery and collaboration

Qualifications

• A juris doctorate or master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience leading statewide forensic policy initiatives and legislative affairs.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage multiple high-priority initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Direct statewide forensic policy initiatives, priorities, and strategy.
• Lead policy analysis and develop legislative proposals and executive briefings.
• Oversee litigation support and coordination of cross-system initiatives.
• Communicate policy and program implications to executive leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Policy leadership

Legislative affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Policy analysis

Strategic leadership

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctorate (or Master’s in relevant field)

Public policy / public administration

Criminal justice / behavioral health background

Job description

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Austin seeks a Director of Policy to lead statewide forensic policy, legislative strategy, and stakeholder engagement. The role oversees policy analysis, legislative proposals, and executive briefings, while coordinating cross-system initiatives and litigation support.

Ideal candidates bring JD or Master’s in a relevant field, strong leadership, strategic thinking, and experience guiding complex policy programs, with compact delivery and collaboration