Job/Position DescriptionThe Health and Human Services Commission Access and Eligibility Services (AES) division seeks a highly-qualified leader to fill the position of Associate Commissioner (AC) for the Office of Administration. This position advances the AES mission to connect people, services and supports, performing highly advanced (senior-level) managerial work directing and guiding operations and planning for the administrative processes supporting the statewide network determining eligibility for more than seven million Texans accessing health and human services. The AC leads a strong team to oversee critical administrative functions for the AES division, including:- Financial operations and budget management;- Contract management, governance, and procurement; and- Program enhancement and audit coordination.Reporting to the Deputy Executive Commissioner for AES, the AC serves as a senior member of the AES leadership team. The AC supervises the work of others, working under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position is a hybrid position based in Austin with telework available in accordance with agency policy. The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment that emphasizes innovation through new ideas, striving for excellence by taking pride in their work, embracing differences as a source of strength, accomplishing more through partnership, leading by example and learning for continuous improvement. Essential Job FunctionsProvides effective leadership, guidance, and oversight of the Office of Administration team and is accountable for the teamand#146;s effectiveness in meeting short- and long-term goals. Performs all administrative functions related to management and applies appropriate techniques to effectively develop and manage team performance.Oversees daily operations of the Office of Administration team. Directs the planning and implementation of processes and projects related to the financial, contract and program management for state and federal programs administered by HHSC and AES. Establishes goals and objectives consistent with agency, CPSO and AES mission, vision and values. Oversees the development and implementation of senior-level work plans and appropriately allocates resources to achieve program objectives. Ensures effective management of services performed by vendors to achieve program goals.Establishes techniques for evaluating program activities and ensuring that activities align with federal, state and agency expectations for fiscal and contract management. Oversees the evaluation of best practices and identification of emerging trends to develop and implement process and policy improvements. Maintains current knowledge of state, federal and agency priorities and best practices for procurement, contracting and fiscal management. Reviews results of investigations, audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises, and takes recommendations from and provides direction to staff on policy or process changes. Ensures performance measures are current and effectively measure program goals and client outcomes.Serves as a member of the AES senior leadership team. Provides information, advice and counsel to the DEC and agency leadership on administrative issues for AES. Effectively communicates program issues to leadership and works collaboratively to identify solutions. Identifies areas of needed change related to AES and makes recommendations for improvement. Effectivel https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=616292 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.