Program Specialist (Austin) at Texas Workforce Commission

Compensation

$4,474 – $4,724/mo

Location: Austin, Texas
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Posted: Aug 27, 2026

Description

The Texas Workforce Commission is hiring a Workforce Development Program Specialist in Austin, Texas, to provide technical training, policy and program research, assessments, compliance reviews, reports, technical assistance, and program analysis for WIOA, ES, RESEA, and other workforce programs. The role requires at least one year and six months of relevant experience or equivalent academic credits, offers a starting salary of $4,473.73 to $4,723.73 per month, and may involve up to 25% travel within Texas.

Required Skills

Policy research
Technical training
Compliance review
Excel
Microsoft Office
Legislative analysis

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: One year and six months of full-time experience developing, implementing, or interpreting policies and procedures in a public or private agency
Six months of full-time in-service Texas Workforce Commission experience as a Program Specialist II or Program Supervisor II with regular status
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with federal employment programs and training services, including WIOA, RESEA, and ES programs
Experience with staff training and development
Ability to identify program performance measures or indicators
Ability to analyze facts and devise solutions to problems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office