Texas Workforce Commission

Government

ProgramSpecialist

Austin, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Program Specialist at Texas Workforce Commission. Skills: Program evaluation, Technical assistance. Plan technical training research planning. Perform policy program assessment evaluation”

Industry & Context.

Government
Problems you'll solve

Independent judgment

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Two years six months full-time experience, Development implementation interpretation policies procedures

Nice to Have

Bachelor's degree, Advanced skills research program evaluation, Certification Certified Texas Contract Manager, Advanced skills Microsoft Project PowerPoint Excel SQL, Knowledge research techniques program management processes techniques, Skill identifying measures indicators program performance

What You'll Do.

Plan technical training research planning

Perform policy program assessment evaluation

Perform administrative activities RESEA program

Provide high-level advice counsel

Interpret policies procedures rules regulations

Consult agencies program staff workforce partners

Resolve problems identify requirements

Discuss evaluation effectiveness

Provide technical assistance training consultation

Attend present trainings webinars conference calls

Maintain skills knowledge evaluation

Review vendor evaluation deliverables invoices

Assist developing implementing techniques

Evaluate RESEA program

Speak community professional groups

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Workforce team; Service providers; Agencies program staff; Workforce partners; Evaluation partners

Communication Scope

Public speaking

Process & Methodology

Program management

Full Job Description

WHO WE ARE: Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1117 Trinity Street, Austin, TX in the RESEA department. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. WHO YOU ARE:  A collaborative engaged professional that will partner with the TWC workforce team and service providers to uplift Texans and get them back to work. You are a senior technical analyst with research skills and a good understanding of broader program objectives who seeks to become a workforce program subject matter leader.   WHAT YOU WILL DO:  The Program Specialist V performs advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO: - Plan, prioritize, and perform a variety of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, evaluation, and administrative activities for the RESEA program. - Provide high-level advice and counsel by interpreting policies, procedures, rules, regulations and standards related to the RESEA program. - Consult with agencies, program staff, workforce partners, and evaluation partners to resolve problems, identify requirements, and discuss evaluation effectiveness. - Provide technical assistance, training, and consultation for the evaluation of the RESEA program and RESEA special projects.  - Attend and present at trainings, webinars,

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