Governor’s Advisor

How to Apply: The State of Texas application is required and is only received through Work In Texas.

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• Job #: 2024-91
• WIT Job #: 16721330
• Opening Date: 8/16/2024
• Travel Required: 5%
• Monthly Salary: $7,500.00 - $10,000.00/mo
• Position Location: Austin, Texas
• Group Step: B27
• Class: 1883
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Governor’s Advisor – Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for a Governor’s Advisor (Governor’s Advisor IV) to work in the Policy Division.

Who We Are

The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

What You’ll Earn

The salary is $7,500.00 - $10,000.00 a month ($90,000.00 - $120,000.00 a year).
Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

What You’ll Do

This is a job that performs advanced (senior-level) program research, consulting, advising, and analysis work related to the Governor’s policy agenda and state agency programming. Work involves assisting and leading state agency executives and boards in strategizing, planning, performance measurement, and the strategic allocation of resources. Works to support the Governor, his executive team, the Texas Legislature, and other stakeholders in formulating and answering questions, formally defining complex issues, and determining the most effective course of action to accomplish short, mid, and long-term programmatic goals and objectives. Provides superior customer service, including complex technical assistance to the Legislature, senior staff, other state agencies, and constituents.

• Oversees the research, evaluation, and preparation of comprehensive analysis of state agency budgets, proposed budget revisions, reports, issuing briefs, and flawless written materials on complex state fiscal, policy and programmatic issues for agency executives, boards, senior staff, the Texas Legislature, and other stakeholders.
• Analyzes budget decision ramifications.
• Monitors implementation of major legislation from legislative sessions.
• Evaluates legislation results to develop focus areas for future legislative sessions.
• Provides technical and programmatic assistance and leadership to state agency executives as required to clearly disseminate and successfully implement the Governor’s policy priorities statewide.
• Oversees staff in program planning, development, and implementation.
• Conducts benchmarking studies, surveys, inspections, and reviews as required to evaluate and determine compliance with certification requirements, applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluates agency operations and business issues and prepares timely and factual reports of findings and recommendations.
• Assists agency executives and boards in implementing, overseeing, and evaluating procedural and/or policy changes.
• Assists in the preparation of administrative reports, studies, and specialized research projects.
• Provides specialized budget, policy, planning, and technical advice to the Governor and his executive team, and keeps the Governor and his executive team informed on pending legislation and legal issues.
• Engages community and professional groups through public speaking and demonstrated leadership as needed to coordinate, improve, and stimulate interest in state programs and to achieve local success for the Governor’s statewide initiatives and programs.
• Identifies gaps in resources and recommends improvements. Develops sound action plans to improve existing programs and start new initiatives.
• Oversees and participates in the development of OOG and statewide policy and procedure manuals.

How You’ll Qualify

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; and
• Four (4) years of professional experience of progressively responsible budget, policy and/or specialized programmatic experience.

Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

You’re a Great Fit with

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in and around the Texas Legislature.
• Demonstrated skill in advanced research, policy analysis, writing and public presentations.
• Experience conducting policy research, data analysis, and fiscal analysis.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative skills, experience in data analysis, an understanding of complex public finance issues, and an overarching interest in advancing strategic budget and policy initiatives.

Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply

It’s a great job for a professional who likes to conduct program research, consulting, advising, and analysis work related to the Governor’s policy agenda and state agency programming. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily.
Telework opportunities are available upon request. Reliable internet is required. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.

Registration, Certification or Licensure

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements and/or Working Conditions

This classification functions in a standard office environment. Ability to move up to 20 Ibs. Ability to drive and travel as needed. Will need to move about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, set up conference rooms for meetings, etc. Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information via phone, computer and in person. Must be able to observe and evaluate data in a variety of formats, including hard copy, electronic and media formats. Must be able to work hours during a legislative session that include holidays and as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $7,500.00 - $10,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Research: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person