TDI-Program Management Specialist IV

Do you have a passion for public state service and enjoy making a difference? Don’t miss out on this opportunity. The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is hiring! DWC administers and operates the Texas workers’ compensation system. DWC regulates the workers’ compensation system, settles disputes, provides customer service, promotes workplace safety, and ensures compliance with state laws. DWC has 20 offices across the state of Texas, with the headquarters located in the Capitol Complex, in the Barbara Jordan Building at 1601 Congress Avenue in Austin, near the Texas Capitol.

Benefits of working at TDI:
• Flexible work schedules.
• Work-life-balance.
• 96 hours of accrued vacation a year.
• 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year.
• 20+ holidays every year.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Free parking.
• 401(k) and 457 Programs.
• State of Texas retirement plan with a lifetime annuity through the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).
• Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays other 50%).
• Optional benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, and many more.
• Qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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Program Management Specialist IV (Program Management Specialist)
Performs advanced program and project management specialist work, including leading complex projects, coordinating cross‑agency initiatives, and conducting organizational and operational analyses. Supports Sunset Review implementation and division strategic priorities by planning, executing, and monitoring projects; evaluating systems and procedures; and developing recommendations to improve efficiency, compliance, and performance. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

This position:
• Lead and manage a project throughout its life cycle by defining goals, objectives, and controls.
• Develop project plans, schedules, resource projections, budgets, performance measures, and dashboards.
• Facilitate project meetings, prepare status updates, and communicate risks, milestones, and recommendations to leadership.
• Monitors and manages project quality and cost to ensure that deliverables are acceptable, fulfill terms or specifications, and are completed within budget.
• May oversee multiple projects concurrently.
• Assess operational systems for efficiency, compliance, and alignment with agency goals and recommend and help implement process improvements.
• Support strategic activities including Sunset Review, business continuity, succession planning, and division‑wide initiatives.
• Prepare clear, concise reports, forms, guidance documents, and executive- level briefings.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including TDI leadership and cross‑agency partners.
• Performs other duties as assigned.