Job/Position DescriptionAssociate Commissioner for Policy and Quality The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks highly qualified candidates to fill the senior role of Associate Commissioner (AC) for Policy and Quality within the Access and Eligibility Services (AES) Division. AES is driven by the mission to connect Texans to services by helping individuals and families in need of food, medical care, cash assistance and other social services. Within the Chief Program and Services Office (CPSO), AES helps eligible Texans access Medicaid, Childrenand#146;s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and other state and federal programs administered by HHSC and AES.The AC for Policy and Quality performs highly advanced (senior-level) managerial work directing and guiding strategic operations, program planning and quality monitoring of the statewide network determining eligibility for more than seven million Texans accessing health and human services. The AC leads three teams and#150; Program Policy, Quality Management and Support, and Policy Coordination and#150; and oversees:- Policy development and implementation for eligibility policy for Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, TANF, Healthy Texas Women and other state and federal programs administered by HHSC and AES;- Quality control, quality assurance, and quality improvement of eligibility and program operations;- Policy interpretation and application of state and federal statutes, regulations, and guidance to inform program design and eligibility operations; and- Relationships with federal and state agencies with oversight or administration of programs operated by AES.Reporting to the Deputy Executive Commissioner (DEC), the The AC uses a working knowledge of the stateand#146;s major health and human services policy environment to advise AES and agency leadership regarding eligibility policy impacting access to HHS services. The AC serves as a senior member of the AES leadership team and interacts routinely with agency leadership, legislative offices, federal partners and external stakeholders to inform policy decisions and achieve positive outcomes for Texans. Work is performed under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position is a hybrid position based in Austin with telework available in accordance with agency policy. Essential Job FunctionsProvides effective leadership, guidance, and oversight of the Policy and Quality teams and is accountable for the teamand#146;s effectiveness in meeting short- and long-term goals. Performs all administrative functions related to management and applies appropriate techniques to effectively develop and manage team performance. Oversees daily activities of Policy and Quality teams. Directs the planning and implementation of processes and projects related to eligibility policy for state and federal programs administered by HHSC and AES. Establishes goals and objectives consistent with agency, CPSO and AES mission, vision and values. Oversees the development and implementation of senior-level work plans and appropriately allocates resources to achieve program objectives. Oversees the collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of reports and materials in response to requests for information. Reviews and approves high-quality briefing materials, issue papers, correspondence, policy bulletins, and memoranda for senior and executive management. Serves as https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=596677 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.