TxEF Program Specialist - Texas Energy Fund

Public Utility Commission of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Utility Commission of Texas seeks a Program Specialist to oversee advanced program administration for the Texas Energy Fund. You will coordinate TxEF programs, monitor compliance, analyze policies, and participate in policy development with cross-functional teams.

The role requires developing executive reports, monitoring milestones, and implementing process improvements across divisions, vendors, and contracts in a high-responsibility environment in Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• 3–4 years of full-time professional experience in program administration or related areas.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, policy implementation or vendor oversight.
• Ability to substitute related experience for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program operations and cross-divisional implementation of TxEF programs.
• Monitor compliance with statutes, rules, policies, funding agreements, and contracts.
• Analyze regulatory changes and policy impacts on TxEF programs and operations.
• Develop and document TxEF policies, procedures, and program requirements.
• Prepare executive reporting and dashboards for program performance and compliance.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with program, legal, financial, and procurement staff.
• Oversee vendor and contract oversight activities and evaluate compliance.
• Support regulatory reviews, audits, and legislative requests.

Skills

Program management

Policy implementation

Regulatory compliance

Contract & vendor oversight

Process improvement

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs advanced to highly advanced program administration and coordination work for the Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) division. Work involves coordinating the implementation of assigned TxEF programs; monitoring regulatory and process compliance; analyzing policies, procedures, and efficiencies; supporting policy development and implementation; coordinating cross-functional initiatives and vendor and contract oversight; developing executive reporting; and identifying, developing, and implementing process improvements. Works under limited to minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate program operations and cross-divisional implementation of assigned TxEF programs, ensuring consistent processes, documentation, and effective follow-though on program requirements and deliverables.
• Monitor compliance with applicable statutes, rules, policies, funding agreements, contracts, and other program requirements; identify compliance issues and coordinate appropriate follow-up.
• Analyze proposed statutory, regulatory, and policy changes and existing regulatory frameworks to assess potential impacts on TxEF programs and operations.
• Support the development, review, implementation, and documentation of TxEF policies, procedures, and program requirements.
• Research and develop evidence-based policy and program recommendations and present findings, options, and recommendations to division and agency leadership.
• Analyze standard operating procedures, workflows, and program processes to identify inconsistencies, gaps, risks, and opportunities for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop, recommend, and support the implementation of standardized processes and procedures to promote consistency and alignment across TxEF programs.
• Identify and implement process improvements designed to increase operational efficiency, strengthen internal controls, reduce delays, and improve consistency across TxEF programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving program, legal, financial, procurement, vendor, and other agency staff to support program implementation, resolve issues, and improve communication and workflow.
• Coordinate vendor and contract oversight activities and evaluate vendor performance and deliverables for compliance with contractual requirements, program requirements, and policy priorities.
• Review grant and loan payment requests, vendor invoices, and related documentation to evaluate accuracy, completeness, and compliance with program, funding, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor and track regulatory findings, corrective actions, compliance commitments, and other required follow-up activities involving vendors and TxEF programs.
• Support internal and external regulatory compliance and reviews, audits, legislative requests, and other oversight activities, including coordinating and preparing responsive program documentation.
• Lead the development and maintenance of executive-level reports, dashboards, metrics, and other tools used to monitor program performance, compliance, milestones, risks, and deliverables,
• Maintain and enhance program data records, and documentation necessary to support program tracking, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, executive reporting, and performance evaluation.
• Support the development and maintenance of eligibility documentation, public information request (PIA) responses, and internal reporting needs.

EFECTIVE DATE: 08/18/26

• Prepare and present reports, briefings, analyses, recommendations, and other materials for division leadership, executive management, Commissioners, agency staff, and external stakeholders, as assigned.
• Conduct site visits to monitor vendor activities, perform site assessments, verify project milestone completion, and participate in on-site meetings to support program oversight and compliance.
• Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
• Demonstrate a spirit of teamwork, offering positive and constructive ideas, encouragement, support to other members of the staff and team, and respond professionally to constructive feedback from others, while upholding the PUC’s mission and core values.
• Adhere to all PUC personnel policies and division procedures and perform other work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Program Specialist V

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree or higher; and
• Three years of full-time, paid professional experience in program administration, program coordination regulatory or compliance activities, policy implementation, process improvement, contract or vendor oversight, or other closely related program work.
• Additional related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Program Specialist VI

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree or higher; and
• Four years of full-time, paid professional experience in program administration, program coordination regulatory or compliance activities, policy implementation, process improvement, contract or vendor oversight, or other closely related program work.
• Additional related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting or administering a state or federally funded grant, loan, or other Contract Management programs.
• Experience interpreting or applying statutes, rules, policies, funding agreements, or other regulatory or program requirements.
• Experience developing, reviewing, or implementing policies, procedures, standard operating procedures, or process improvements.
• Experience with contract or vendor oversight, regulatory compliance, audits executive reporting, or program performance monitoring.