Stakeholder Relations Liaison

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Functional Title: Stakeholder Relations Liaison
Job Title: Management Analyst V
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Governmnt&StakeholderRelations
Posting Number: 9726
Closing Date: 10/13/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-27
Salary Range: $7,015.16 - $10,000.00
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day
Additional Shift:
Telework:
Travel: Up to 20%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST
Other Locations:
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Brief Job Description:

The Stakeholder Relations Liaison (Management Analyst V) reports to the Government & Stakeholder Relations (GSR) Deputy Director. The Stakeholder Relations Liaison performs highly advanced (senior-level) work and is responsible for supporting GSR leadership in the implementation of long- and short-term external stakeholder engagement and outreach strategies.

The Stakeholder Relations Liaison will maintain, monitor, and respond to external stakeholder inquiries and priorities. The individual will be responsible for engaging with and assisting external stakeholders in navigating the agency.

This individual works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Supports GSR leadership in coordinating, implementing and overseeing business objectives related to external stakeholder relations and engagement (35%)

Coordinates and participates in agency activities, outreach and engagement strategies related to stakeholder relations, including responding to or facilitating the development of responses for stakeholder inquiries, meetings or information requests. (25%)

Monitors, tracks, and communicates potential trends in stakeholder priorities and issues to GSR and agency leadership on stakeholder priorities. (25%)

Oversees, reviews, edits, prepares and finalizes presentations, briefing and summary documents, and specialized research material for executive staff and public audiences. (15%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• The State of Texas legislative process.
• HHSC structure and programs.
• Other Article II agencies.
• Stakeholders and associations HHSC regularly interacts with.
• Reading, analyzing and synthesizing complex policy reports and data.

Skill in:

• Managing multiple and competing priorities.
• Communicating effectively, verbally and in writing, with all levels of agency staff, stakeholders, and legislative members and their staff, with an emphasis on precision, sensitivity, and diplomacy.
• Problem solving.

Ability to:

• Implement and use new technology and work processes to enhance decision making.
• Explain and express facts and ideas and negotiate with individuals and groups, internally and externally and to build, establish, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Analyze various issues across different agency program areas.
• Work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Communicate effectively and to provide guidance to others.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

• Graduation from four-year college or university with major coursework in political science or public administration, or relevant field is generally preferred. A graduate/law degree is preferred.
• Professional experience may substitute for education, but education may not substitute for professional experience on a year for year basis.
• Experience includes five years as a Texas legislative staffer with an emphasis on issues related to health and human services.
• Three years of previous management experience.
• Experience in government relations, stakeholder relations or similar position at another government agency with a focus on health care policy preferred.

Additional Information:

Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits and the requirements of HHSC Human Resources Manual. Flexibility in hours may be required, including occasional extended hours.

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.