Strategic Implementer

This posting is internal to the VR Division only.
Strategic Implementation Lead (Program Specialist VI)
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. While our main office is located at 1117 Trinity St, Austin, Texas, this position can be located at any one of the VR offices statewide.
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or 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: 
A proactive tactical partner and seasoned consultant ready to bridge the gap between high-level strategy and field operations. You are the "How-To" expert who excels at designing practical implementation methods and providing high-level coaching to management. You thrive on statewide strategic execution, translating complex policy into actionable behaviors, and fostering buy-in across all organizational levels. You are a thoughtful problem-solver, an engaging facilitator, and a clear communicator committed to ensuring that the division's mission is effectively adopted by Unit leadership.
WHAT YOU WILL DO: 
The Strategic Implementation Lead performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves designing the tactical frameworks, processes, and toolkits required to embed division strategies into field operations. This role focuses on manager-level coaching and ensuring the effective "Strategic Cascade" of agency priorities. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment.
YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
-Develop the "How" of Strategy by creating tactical frameworks, standardized toolkits, communication templates, and Manager Desk Aids for statewide rollouts.
-Provide high-level strategic coaching to Unit Managers, guiding them on local action plans to meet state performance targets.
-Facilitate leadership workshops to ensure field staff understand the intent behind strategic shifts and are equipped to lead their teams through transitions.
-Conduct "Implementation Reviews" to evaluate the progress of strategic adoption and provide course-correction coaching.
-Analyze performance data and gather "ground-truth" insights from the field to provide feedback to executive leadership for refining strategic objectives.
-Identify and develop strategies to overcome cultural or operational resistance to change.
YOU QUALIFY WITH:
-Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis).
-Three years of full-time experience in program administration, management coaching, or strategic execution
-Proven experience in a consultative or "lead worker" role, specifically in coaching managers or leading large-scale organizational change.
YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
-Knowledge of: Program management processes; management and leadership techniques; and the strategic planning lifecycle (Strategy-to-Execution).
-Skill in: Management-level coaching; translating high-level concepts into actionable tasks; and identifying measures of performance.
-Ability to: Guide and mentor others; identify systemic barriers to implementation; facilitate leadership-level meetings; and communicate effectively with executives and field staff alike.
-Travel: Ability to travel regularly (approx. 20-30%) to provide on-site coaching and support to Unit Managers.
YOU GAIN:
-A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
-Competitive starting salary: $6,423.66-$7,503.25
-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 an Application for Employment and apply on Taleo. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or 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.