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Texas Health and Human Services · 6 hours ago

Rural Texas Strong IT Program Specialist

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$5,797.66/mo - $9,508.25/mo

3+ years exp

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. The Rural Texas Strong Program Specialist will oversee initiatives related to the Rural Health Transformation Program, focusing on information technology initiatives and providing consultative services to various stakeholders.

Health Care

No H1B

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities related to assigned program(s). (40%)

Provides support to and collaborates in the planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation of the RHT program initiatives related to information technology. (25%)

Serves as a liaison to staff, government agencies, community organizations, or the general public to assist in explaining program specifics and requirements. (15%)

Monitors and reviews compliance with requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures for assigned program. (15%)

Performs related work as assigned. (5%)

Qualification

Information technology procurementProgram managementGrant implementationBudget processesHealth services knowledgeAnalytical skillsTechnical assistanceEffective communicationLeadership

Required

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, finance, or another related field

Three years' experience with managing federal grants and programs

Three years' experience with grant implementation and program monitoring

Three years' experience with information technology procurement

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to rural healthcare

Knowledge of budget processes and performance management

Knowledge of program management processes and techniques

Knowledge of information technology procurement, processes, and terminology

Skill in identifying measures or indicators of program performance

Skill in the use of computers and applicable software, such as: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio; communicating effectively; drafting executive level briefing documents

Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts; prepare report, develop, evaluate, and interpret policies and procedures; communicate effectively; and serve as a leader providing direction to others