Senior Policy Advisor Job Austin area,Texas USA,Government

Date:
Feb 25, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional

Title:

Senior Policy Advisor

Job Title: Program Specialist VII

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: CIVIL RIGHTS

Posting Number: 14248

Closing Date: 03/11/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Management

Salary Range: $6,250.00 - $7,500.00

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework: Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility

Location:

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST

Other Locations: Austin

MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

Brief

Job Description

The Senior Policy Advisor reports to the Civil Rights Director and performs highly advanced research, evaluation, analysis, consultative services, technical assistance, and planning work related to civil rights programs for the HHS system and executive leadership.

Work involves planning, assigning, developing, researching, analyzing, technical writing and implementing of major agency civil rights programs and initiatives; overseeing the completion and revising of reports; planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating policies, procedures, and projects; and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff.

This position oversees and coordinates legislative bill analysis and related activities and manages special projects. The advisor trains, leads, assigns, coordinates, and prioritizes the workload of others.

The role works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

Leads the development, implementation, and oversight of the technical, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities for the Civil Rights Office. Oversees the preparation, analysis, evaluation, and completion of reports including civil rights investigative and compliance review reports, recommending appropriate changes. Prepares, analyzes, and oversees studies of operations and problems; drafts report of findings; and establishes goals and implements recommendations to meet goals, objectives, and priorities.
Manages specialized research projects and administrative studies and prepares high-level written materials including project updates, executive summaries, administrative reports, policies, procedures, and correspondence requiring technical writing for the Civil Rights Director. (30%)

Provides expert-level research, analysis, consultation, and technical assistance in evaluation of complex programs and policy issues, and state and federal legislation related to civil rights.
Leads, trains, develops and plans coordination of civil rights bill analysis process and procedures. Reviews, researches, assigns and provides final bill analysis reviews. (25%)

Develops, analyzes, reviews, oversees, and implements policies, procedures, standards for the Civil Rights Office. Identifies the needs for new policies and procedures and recommends improvements to existing policies, procedures, and manuals to ensure alignment with civil rights compliance and program goals.
Leads efforts to design and apply effective methods for evaluating compliance with civil rights requirements, including those outlined in agreements with federal enforcement agencies. Develops, coordinates, and conducts surveys, investigations, and reviews to assess compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Reviews the development of processes and schedules for quality assurance activities. Leads, assigns, and/or prioritizes the work of others. (25%)

Provides research and support to work groups and advisory committees, as required. Participates in and leads work groups to implement new civil rights programs and initiatives based on goals, objectives, and priorities of the Civil Rights Office.
Provides consultative expertise on the development and oversight of public-facing materials, including website content, to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with civil rights objectives. Coordinates the promotion and marketing of civil rights programs to HHS agencies and professional groups to encourage interest in civil rights programs and to secure support for the programs. (20%)

Knowledge Of Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(KSAs)

Federal and state civil rights laws,…


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