Child Care Policy Analyst (Remote)

Job Description - Child Care Policy Analyst (Remote) (823142) Job Description Child Care Policy Analyst (Remote) - ( 823142 ) Description Child Care Policy Analyst (Program Specialist IV-VI) TWC is looking for an experienced Policy Analyst to join our Child Care Program Policy team with the Child Care & Early Learning (CC&EL) division! The successful candidate has knowledge and skills in child development, policy analysis and development, program development, and project management. The successful candidate also has exceptional written communication skills. The position reports to the Child Care Program Policy Manager and works closely with team members across the CC&EL division and the agency. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission. Who We Are: TWC connects people with careers all over the state. While we are headquartered on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol in Austin, we have offices statewide. TWC is also the state’s lead agency for the federal Child Care & Development Block Grant and administers the Child Care & Development Fund (CCDF) in partnership with local Workforce Development Boards and the Health & Human Services Commission’s Child Care Regulation Division. The CC&EL Program Policy team oversees the implementation of the state’s child care assistance program, develops policy and guidance, analyzes legislation, and supports statewide child care and early learning initiatives. This position is 100% remote/work-from-home. You must live in or be willing to relocate to Texas to be considered for this position. The ideal candidate will have a secure, dedicated workspace with Internet service, ability to maintain a reliable and consistent work schedule, and availability for weekly meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams and other applications during regular business hours. What You’ll Do: The Child Care Policy Analyst will perform highly complex to highly advanced (senior-level) analysis and consultative services. Work involves researching, planning, developing, and implementing child care and early learning programs and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, government agencies, community organizations, or the general public. You may serve as a team lead, providing direction to others. You will work under limited to minimal supervision, with moderate to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. General Duties: -Develop and assist in the development of plans, policies, procedures, standards, rules, reports, and guidelines for the child care program. -Research, interpret, and analyze complex federal or state legislation, statutes, and regulations to determine impact on the child care program and special initiatives. -Provide written recommendation on impact to program operations and management, program policy changes, automation changes, and other processes necessary to successfully operate the child care program. -Develop and facilitate trainings, webinars, and presentations on program standards, policy changes, and special initiatives. -Coordinate major policy projects and special initiatives, keeping management abreast of progress, issues, and risks. -Perform complex policy and programmatic research related to the child care program to support the development of agency policy, directives, and special initiatives. -Represent the department at cross-department meetings and for agency and division-wide efforts and represent the agency at meetings and conferences with federal, state, and local agencies or organizations. -Perform other duties as assigned. What You Need to Get Hired: -Program Specialist IV: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus one year and six months of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency. -Program Specialist V: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus two years of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency. -Program Specialist VI: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus two years and six months of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency. -All Levels: One year of full-time experience may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of education. Experience and education may be substituted for one another. Other Things We’ll be Looking For: -Excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences. -Experience with policy analysis and development -Strong knowledge of child development and early childhood education -Attention to detail and an enthusiasm for producing high quality work products -Experience presenting to or training adults -Experience writing and interpreting policy -Experience with quantitative and qualitative research and analysis. -Ability to quickly learn complex new content and to gather, assess, correlate, and analyze facts. -Proven ability to juggle multiple, shifting priorities. -Ability to explain policies and procedures to others. -Ability to work effectively as a member of a team. -Master’s degree in Public Administration, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Social Work (macro), or related field with policy course work What You’ll Earn: -The salary is $4,300.00 - $5,671.00/ month ($51,600- $68,052/year) depending on experience. -Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, vacation leave and a variety of retirement plans. Learn more: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits -TWC is a Family-Friendly Certified Workplace. When Should You Apply/Other Things to Know: -Apply now! This job is posted until it’s filled. It’s a great job for an experienced Policy Analyst and we think it will draw a lot of applicants. -Candidates may be expected to complete a pre-interview questionnaire. -Apply through WorkInTexas.com or Taleo. Veterans: Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs. Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf TWC is not considering applications from persons who require sponsorship for an employment visa. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042. Primary Location : United States-Texas-Austin Work Locations : Austin:1117 Trinity St 1117 Trinity St Austin 78701-1919 Job : Administrative Services Managers Organization : TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular Job Type : Standard Job Level : Non-Management Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time Job Posting : Apr 17, 2023, 5:00:00 AM Work From Home : Yes