Program Specialist VI

Date:
Feb 23, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Functional

Title:

Program Specialist VI Job Title: Program Specialist VI Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: HCR Program Operations PA Posting Number: 14133 Closing Date: 03/09/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support Salary Range: $6,520.63 - $8,304.83 Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 30%
Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility

Location:



Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST
MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

The Program Specialist VI (Policy and Rule Specialist) performs senior‑level work with the Health Care Regulation (HCR) Policies and Rules Unit (PRU) within the HHSC Regulatory Services Division. HCR regulates acute care facilities and certain health care professional licensing programs across Texas. This position plans and develops complex work products, including policies, rules, guidance letters, forms, and internal memos, that support department staff and regulated providers.

The position works under the PRU manager with minimal supervision and considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The position serves as a subject matter expert on policies, regulations, and other information related to work products and HCR‑regulated providers. The role requires strong writing, editing, and communication skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

The role also requires the ability to comfortably work with documents, publishing processes, Microsoft Office, and related tools.

• Develops and maintains complex and highly advanced work products supporting HCR programs through internal and external stakeholder engagement and independent judgment.
• Leads development of PRU deliverables impacting HCR and HHSC operations, including rules, forms, guidance letters, website updates, policies, internal memos, and other initiatives.
• Establishes and manages work product timelines, monitors progress, and ensures deliverables meet necessary deadlines.
• Consults with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex policy‑and publication‑related issues and to improve clarity, consistency, and usability of PRU work products.
• Analyzes and evaluates policy and rule needs by reviewing stakeholder input and program requirements and providing recommendations to PRU management and HCR leadership.

• Provides high‑level consultative services and technical assistance by reviewing, evaluating, and providing expert feedback on PRU work products.
• Routes work products through established internal and external review processes and collaborates with reviewers to ensure quality, consistency, and timely completion.
• Maintains comprehensive working knowledge of HCR‑regulated provider types to support cross‑coverage, peer consultation, and stakeholder inquiry responses.
• Coordinates with internal partners to support accurate interpretation and implementation of policies and regulations.

• Maintains effective working relationships with HCR and HHSC staff and serves as a reliable subject matter resource within PRU.
• Contributes to continuous improvement of PRU processes, documentation,…