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Texas Health and Human Services · 13 hours ago

Director of MEPD Program Policy

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$6,377.50/mo - $8,581.66/mo

3+ years exp

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the Director I position within the Access and Eligibility Services – Program Policy Division. The role involves leading the Medicaid for the Elderly and People with Disabilities Policy Team, overseeing policy development, compliance, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery for eligible populations.

Health Care

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead and Manage the MEPD Policy Team: Directs a team of policy specialists responsible for developing and maintaining eligibility policy for MEPD programs. Provides supervision, coaching, performance feedback, and professional development to support a high-performing team culture. (25%)

Oversee Policy Development and Compliance: Manages the creation and revision of eligibility policy, including handbook updates, guidance documents, and responses to state and federal requirements. Ensures compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and agency policy. (20%)

Conduct Research and Legislative Analysis: Oversees research and analysis of federal regulations, CMS and SSA guidance, and state legislation. Leads the review of legislative proposals, bill analyses, and fiscal notes to assess the impact on MEPD programs. (15%)

Develop and Approve Communications and Deliverables: Reviews and approves a wide range of written materials, including executive summaries, training materials, guidance documents, notices, and stakeholder communications, to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency. (10%)

Serve as Subject Matter Expert and Liaison: Acts as a subject matter expert on eligibility policy for elderly and disabled populations. Represents the agency in legislative briefings, stakeholder meetings, conferences, and internal/external workgroups. (10%)

Foster Innovation and Strategic Collaboration: Leads or supports special projects (e.g., asset verification, SSI alignment). Collaborates with agency leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners. Promotes openness to innovation and use of modern technology to improve policy development and team operations (10%)

Support State Plan and Rulemaking Activities: Coordinates development and review of State Plan amendments, waiver applications, and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) revisions. Ensures alignment of MEPD policy with operational practices and legal requirements. (5%)

Other duties as assigned (5%)

Qualification

MEPD programs knowledgeMedicaid eligibility rulesLegislative analysisPolicy developmentTeam leadershipSupervision skillsInnovation opennessCollaboration skillsStrategic thinkingCommunication skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in public policy, public administration, social work, law, or a related field. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis

At least three years of experience in eligibility policy, Medicaid, or human services programs

At least two years of experience in supervision or team leadership in a team lead, director, or manager type role

At least one year of project management experience

Knowledge of MEPD programs, long-term services and supports, Medicaid eligibility rules, and related federal guidance

Knowledge of the Social Security Act, Code of Federal Regulations, and HHSC policies governing eligibility for aged and disabled populations

Skill in interpreting federal and state policy, identifying operational impacts, and drafting clear policy guidance

Skill in legislative analysis, including bill tracking, impact analysis, and coordination of responses and presentations

Skill in supervising and coaching a professional policy team and managing competing priorities

Ability to synthesize complex information into accessible formats for multiple audiences, including decision-makers and stakeholders

Ability to lead collaborative projects with cross-functional teams and external partners

Ability to identify risks, evaluate alternatives, and develop strategic solutions

Openness to innovation and a willingness to explore or adopt modern technology, automation tools, or digital solutions to improve team performance and policy operations