Director of Strategic Initiatives

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

90d • $8,488 - $11,422

About The Position

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. Functional Title: Director of Strategic Initiatives Job Title: Director IV Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: DIRECTOR OF IT BUSINESS OPS Posting Number: 10122 Closing Date: 01/07/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical Salary Group: TEXAS-B-29 Salary Range: $8,488.33 - $11,422.16 Pay Frequency: Monthly Shift: Day Additional Shift: Telework: Travel: Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility Location: Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST.

Requirements

• Five years of work experience in a leadership role is required.
• Five years of work experience in a business operations role is required.
• Experience overseeing legislative processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements short- and long-term goals, strategies, and initiatives that align with the HHSC strategic plan and IT division objectives.
• Provides vision and strategic direction for the IT Strategic Initiatives section, including the e-Health and e-Discovery unit, IT Audit Coordination unit, legislative coordination.
• Advises the deputy chief information officer and senior leadership on strategic priorities, resource allocation, and emerging trends in IT and business operations.
• Serves as the primary leader of the IT Strategic Initiatives section, directly overseeing all IT division legislative coordination, audit coordination and compliance, e-discovery and open records requests.
• Supports the deputy chief information officer in managing the Admin and Finance department on legislative, audit, e-discovery, open records requests, Office of e-Health Coordination, and e-Health Advisory Committee matters.
• Ensures all IT Strategic Initiative activities operate within agency policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
• Provides effective direction, guidance, and leadership to section staff, setting clear expectations and holding team members accountable for performance and program goals.
• Demonstrates good stewardship of public resources, always upholding fiduciary responsibility to Texans.
• Effectively communicates information and processes pertaining to Strategic Initiative activities, tailoring messages to diverse audiences.
• Champions process improvement initiatives, adapting to changing priorities and driving transformation within the IT Strategic Initiatives section.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Generous time off benefits
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior