Health Policy Associate

Fellowship Program Position: This Fellowship Program position is a full-time, temporary, limited term assignment not to exceed three years from the date of hire. It is intended for individuals that have graduated with a bachelor's degree or master's degree from an accredited college or university within the last 12 months.

The Health Policy Associate will support TRS Health’s expanding policy and legislative workload by assisting in bill analysis, fiscal impact evaluation, policy research, and development of policy recommendations. The incumbent will contribute to the agency’s ability to respond to legislative activity, analyze evolving healthcare policy, and provide timely, data-driven insight to internal leadership, the TRS Board, and legislative stakeholders. This position will proactively work with Health division staff, and agency employees.


WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Legislative Analysis & Policy Support
• Assists in reviewing and analyzing legislative bills impacting TRS Health programs
• Supports preparation of fiscal notes and policy summaries
• Helps synthesize legislative and regulatory changes into clear, actionable recommendations
• Tracks and document policy developments and maintain consistent analysis records
Policy Research, Development & Communication
• Conducts research on healthcare policy trends and regulatory changes.
• Assists in evaluating financial and operational impacts of proposed legislation and policy changes.
• Assists in modeling efforts to assess cost and benefit implications of policy options.
• Assists in evaluating the impact of coverage decisions on cost, utilization, access, and member experience.
• Assists in drafting policy papers, briefing materials, and reports for internal leadership, the TRS Board, and legislative stakeholders.
• Supports development of recommendations to guide health plan strategy and decision making related to benefit design and coverage.
• Coordinates input from vendors and internal stakeholders to support comprehensive policy analysis.
• Ensures documentation is consistent, accurate, and aligned with agency standards.
Fellowship Program
• Participates in trainings and projects related to the TRS Fellowship Program including webinars, quarterly check-ins, classes or other learning activities, book group, projects and the mentoring program.
• Meets TRS Fellowship Program deadlines and goals for completion of trainings in deliverables in a timely manner.

• Performs related work as assigned. 

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Required Education
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Policy, Public Affairs, Health Policy, or a closely related field awarded within the last 12 months.
Required Experience
•None.
Required Registration, Certification, or Licensure
• None.
Preferred Qualifications
• None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
• Public policy development and legislative processes
• Research methodologies and policy analysis techniques
• Health plan benefit design and coverage policy concepts
Skills in:
• Analyzing legislative or policy information and synthesizing findings into clear recommendations.
• Writing clear, concise policy papers and briefing materials.
• Organizing and managing large volumes of information and competing priorities.
• Conducting research and coordinating input from multiple stakeholders.
Ability to:
• Meet frequent and multiple deadlines, manage conflicting priorities and demands, and adapt to changes in schedules and assignments.
• Think critically, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend effective solutions.
• Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, agency staff, vendors and other external contacts and to work effectively in a professional team environment.
• Learn new tools and concepts and apply them when necessary.
 

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Codes:
Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with experience in the Military Occupational Specialty ( https://www.trs.texas.gov/files/trs-military-crosswalk.xlsx ) along with the minimum qualifications listed above may meet the minimum requirements and are highly encouraged to apply. Please contact Talent Acquisition at  careers@trs.texas.gov  with questions or for additional information.

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