Child Care and Early Learning Project Manager Quad-Agency and Special Projects (Austin)

Description WHO WE ARE: Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1117 Trinity St, Austin, Texas. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. WHO YOU ARE: The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership, management, writing, and research skills to ensure the team’s projects are completed on time and ensure policies and work products are accurate and easily understood by internal and external stakeholders. You thrive in a complex environment that emphasizes collaboration, customer service, and attention to detail. If you are a self-starter looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, this opening could be the perfect match for you! WHAT YOU WILL DO: The Child Care and Early Learning (CC&EL) Project Manager Quad-Agency and Special Projects (Project Manager III-IV) performs complex to advanced (senior-level) project management work. Works under general to limited supervision, with moderate to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO: • Play a critical role in ensuring the successful administration of the new Quad-Agency initiative, focusing on better coordination between Texas state agencies operating early childhood programs. • Manage the business functions of the Quad Agency initiative, including planning and managing Quad Agency meetings, establishing goals and objectives, and compiling project information and status reports. • Develop and evaluate early childhood program regulations, administrative policies and procedures; and identify regulatory conflicts between Quad Agency policies and procedures, and identify potential areas of needed change, including the development of recommendations, for the Quad Agency’s consideration, to improve operations. • Support other interagency, and TWC/Board collaboration efforts, including process improvement initiatives. • Plan, assign, and supervise the work of others. • Perform other duties as assigned. YOU QUALIFY WITH: • Project Manager III: Four years of full-time experience in project management work, business analysis, or project administration; or four years of full-time experience in the oversight of an agency program or in strategic planning and policy implementation. • Project Manager IV: Five years of full-time experience in project management work, business analysis, or project administration; or five years of full-time experience in the oversight of an agency program or in strategic planning and policy implementation. • Both Levels: Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position. YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH: • An understanding of the Texas early childhood landscape, and state agencies that provide early childhood services; and have knowledge and experience managing an early childhood public services program within Texas; and have experience in overseeing goal setting, timelines, and overseeing performance for an early childhood public services program • Strong analytical skills, a solution focused mindset, and a passion for working collaboratively to identify and implement system improvements. • Experience as a leader within a state government, managing complex projects, and working collaboratively with stakeholders, including experience in overseeing goal setting and timelines. • The ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, and can present information to internal and external customers • Using logic and reasoning skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. • Skills in operating computers and applicable computer software. YOU GAIN: • A Family Friendly Certified Workplace. • Competitive starting salary: $6,000.00-$7,166.00/month • Defined Retirement Benefit Plan • Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts • Medical Insurance • Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave • Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits. VETERANS: Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf HOW TO APPLY: To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042. Primary Location:United States-Texas-Austin Work Locations:Austin:1117 Trinity St 1117 Trinity St Austin 78701-1919 Job:Eligibility Interviewers Organization:TWC Business Unit Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular Job Type:Standard Job Level:Non-Management Travel:Yes, 10 % of the Time Job Posting:Jul 13, 2025, 12:00:00 AM Work From Home:No