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The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. We do this through investigations, services, and referrals.
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When you join the State of Texas, your monthly paycheck is just one part of your real income. Our benefits provide extra value that many private employers simply don't match-often adding hundreds of dollars each month to what you take home or save.
Here's what you get as a full-time employee:

• 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members-saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that's time off you're actually paid for)
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance-at rates much lower than most private plans
• Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
• Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment

You also might qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, which could help you pay off federal student loans faster.
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Functional Title: Project Manager Job Title: Project Manager V Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc Department: CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICE-CAP Posting Number: 14399 Closing Date: 09/14/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical Salary Range: $7,716.66- $13,051.00 Pay Frequency: MonthlySalary Group: TEXAS-B-28 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Telework: Travel: Up to 10% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility Location: Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 4900 N LAMAR BLVD Other Locations: MOS Codes: 2611,8058,8060,8848,16KX,1D7X1,32EX,3D0X4,611X,612X,63A,63AX,641X,712X,8K000,BU,CE,EA,SEI16
Job Description:
The Project Manager V performs highly advanced project management work in the Information Technology Services Division (ITS) of the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). The Project Manager V is accountable to the DFPS Deputy Chief Information Officer within the Information Technology Services Division.
The position provides senior-level project management work for high-profile, enterprise-level, and complex IT initiatives. Work involves establishing strategic goals and objectives for projects; developing guidelines, procedures; adhering to project deadlines; and coordinating and evaluating program activities. The Project Manager V directs, assigns, and evaluates the work of project staff. The position works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The Project Manager V is accountable to the DFPS Deputy Chief Information Officer within the Information Technology Services Division.
Essential Job Functions:
Directs, develops, initiates, and evaluates projects, including multi-agency or enterprise-level IT projects, using accepted project management methodologies.
Coordinates and implements of high-profile, complex IT projects and initiatives.
Establishes strategic goals and objectives, maintaining project documentation and reporting.
Develops and implements plans to communicate project methodology and processes to interested groups and team members.
Prepares and disseminates project information and documentation to internal and external stakeholders.
Presents status reports and other project information to external and internal stakeholders and may represent the DCIO in meetings.
Oversees schedules, work plans, resource requirements, project budgets, and cost estimates and projections, and coordinates project activities with internal and external staff or stakeholders.
Maintains project budgets, work plans, resource allocations and associated reports for projects assigned.
Develops standard guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations for project methodologies.
Responsible for and coordinating project activities with all external stakeholders.
Plans and develops methods and options to reduce risks to the objectives of assigned projects.
Determines and implements appropriate risk mitigation strategies based on risk tolerance measures agreed upon by the project sponsor.
Coordinates, directs, assigns, and evaluates the work of staff.
Performs related work as assigned.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications: Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of Project Management Lifecycle (PMLC) methodologies, high-level system design methodologies, and practices applicable to projects that are highly complex in scope; systems and procedures used to evaluate a vendor's performance; and knowledge of applicable state, and federal laws.
Skill in project management monitoring, addressing changes in scope and budget, and project management software applications.
Skill in analyzing business processes and developing business cases for new or modified customer-related products and services.
Skills in problem root cause analysis and negotiating problem resolution.
Skill using strong communication methods and ability to communicate with technical, non-technical, functional, management and executive staff.
Skill in negotiating, problem solving, and conflict resolution.
Ability to express technical and business concepts and conclusions orally and in writing.
Ability to manage multiple high-profile, complex IT project activities, including establishing project goals and objectives.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues,
Ability to identify project risks, gaps, and develop plans to mitigate risks.
Ability to direct and supervise the work of others.
Initial Screening Criteria:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; experience in managing large scale projects to include information technology projects may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
• Five years of experience supervising or leading complex projects or programs required.
• Experience in health and human services or DFPS programs is preferred.
• Experience working with IT projects is preferred.

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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. You may also contact the DFPS Military Liaison at dfpsmilvets@dfps.texas.gov with additional questions.
Applicants selected for hire must pass a background check and if applicable a driver's record check.
State of Texas employees are required to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2), State of Texas Business and Commerce Code. Applicants selected for hire comply with this code by completing related training and abiding by agency cybersecurity and communications system usage policies.
As a state agency, DFPS is required by Texas Administrative Code (TAC 206 and 213) to ensure all Electronic Information Resources (EIR) follow accessibility standards. The staff must be familiar with the WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 to create accessible content including but not limited to; Microsoft Office documents, Adobe PDFs, webpages, software, training guides, video, and audio files.
DFPS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Employees must provide documentation to DFPS to show their identity and authorization to work in the US. Please review the following link for authorized documents: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .
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