TDI-Government Relations Specialist I (DWC Government Relations Director)

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 the other 50%).
• Optional benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, and many more.
• Qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Before you apply:

TDI does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

Learn about our selection process, our military employment preference, licensing, and credential requirements.

Government Relations Specialist I (DWC Government Relations Director)

This position performs complex (journey-level) legislative and consultative work, serving as a liaison between the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC), and governmental and legislative entities. Work also involves governmental communications, legislative analysis, and related administrative work for the general counsel. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

This position:

• Represents DWC in communications with elected officials and external stakeholders, including facilitating policy briefings or discussions with DWC subject-matter experts.
• Participates in agency activities related to the legislative session; attends legislative hearings and meetings with legislators, legislative staff, and other legislative liaisons.
• Coordinates agency interaction and testimony before legislative committees.
• Coordinates responses to legislative inquiries; reviews and edits legislative correspondence.
• Monitors standing and interim committee schedules and agendas; communicates relevant information to DWC’s executive management.
• Analyzes legislation for impacts on the workers’ compensation system.
• Supports the general counsel and other DWC executives in the coordination and preparation for agency activities and events, including the insurance carrier and health care provider quarterly meetings.
• Supports government relations activities, including monitoring legislation implementation, coordinating legislative staff briefings and hearings, and drafting agency biennial legislative recommendations.
• Supports and coordinates the planning, development, implementation, and documentation of external communications activities and key processes.
• Prepares and coordinates meeting agendas, meeting notes, and agency activity reports on state and federal activities for the commissioner and Legislature.
• Travel is required up to 5% of the time. If travel is over 10%, you must maintain a state of Texas Driver’s License.
• Performs other duties as assigned.