Job/Position DescriptionProgram Specialist VII (Senior Advisor)The Senior Advisor position directly supports the Associate Commissioner (AC) for Infectious Prevention Disease (IDP) Division; in turn, decisions made by this position directly reflect those of the IDP Associate Commissioner. The scope of this position primarily spans the IDP Division which includes HIV/STD, TB, and the Immunization Section. This position performs highly advanced (senior level) consultative services and technical assistance work; and is directly involved in addressing operational, administrative, policy, or legal aspects of IDPand#146;s programs primarily within these areas. This position carries forward the direction of the AC to assist IDPand#146;s leadership and program staff in addressing complex issues. Provides direction to program staff on behalf of the AC. Provides input regarding strategic priorities and evaluation of priorities. Reviews regular business reports and tracks completion of goals. Identifies the need to address areas of concern that may be impeding success or to achieve programmatic goals. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working in partnership with other team members to drive strategy and results, embracing and solving specific challenges the organization faces, bringing fresh ideas to IDP, integrating mission and values into work practices, and leading in a fast-paced environment. The position will work under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. (30%) Analyzes federal and state regulations and legislation, program data, budget data, forecasts, and external vendor data on a regular basis to determine appropriate operational or administrative direction, contractor compliance, and program compliance. Interprets historical, current, and projected comprehensive technical reports and data to identify problems, causes, and areas for which procedural or system changes are indicated. Designs, evaluates, recommends, and approves changes to forms and reports. Reviews and prepares documents on behalf of IDPand#146;s Associate Commissioner to include memoranda, reports, studies, and other briefing documents. Advises IDPand#146;s management on studies by identifying priorities and defining study scope, purpose, objectives, time frames, and resource requirements. Manages action items for the Associate Commissioner to ensure timely approval of contracts, reports, correspondence, etc. Assists in the coordination, delegation, and tracking of various administrative assignments and/or activities within the IDP Division.(35%) Oversees developing strategic staffing plans for IDP- funded positions and developing strategies for recruitment and increasing retention rates in these positions. Oversees, plans, and directs organizational studies of work problems and develops solutions to organizational issues. Compiles and analyzes data related to area of responsibility and prepares reports to executive staff on results. Provides complex consultative services and technical assistance in the planning, development, and implementation of interview and hiring practices. Develops new or modifies existing administrative policies, procedures, goals, and objectives. Maintains effective communication with targeted program management and agency staff. Provides consultation, direction, and guidance, to tar https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=617528 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.