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Your job application must be complete and thorough including responding to all the supplemental questions. Your application must contain complete job histories, which includes job titles, dates of employment, name of employer and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.
NOTES TO THE APPLICANT:
TMD State Employees support the Texas Military Department by delivering critical services that enable the agency to meet its strategic goals. Your work will contribute to the support we offer our Texas National Guard members, thereby multiplying their capability to serve at home and abroad as missions dictate. The Texas Military Department provides a benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:
Health insurance benefits (employee premiums are covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Optional Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance at competitive rates
Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and State and Federal holidays
Defined benefit retirement structure known as a cash balance benefit, with a state match equal to 150% of the account balance at retirement and guaranteed earnings of at least 4% annually
Additional voluntary retirement savings programs (Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 programs)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Potential for modified work schedules including flex, compressed, or telework (position dependent)
Free access to Camp Mabry Museum and historical structures
Robust free training access through Texas Military Departments Web-Based Learning Program
Expansive Employee Assistance Program and complimentary counseling services
Employee Wellness and Physical Fitness Programs
Military membership is not required for this position.
ABOUT US:
Our Agency: The Texas Military Department (TMD) is commanded by The Adjutant General of Texas, the state's senior military official appointed by the governor, and is comprised of the Texas Military Department (State Federal Civilian Employees), the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG), the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG)andthe Texas State Guard (TXSG).
Our Vision: Americas premier state military organization comprised of professional mission-ready forces, fully engaged with our communities, and relevant through the 21st century.
Our Mission: Provide the Governor and the President with ready forces in support of state and federal authorities at home and abroad.
BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY
Performs complex (journey-level) managerial work to administer the daily operations and activities of the Texas Military Department (TMD) State Tuition Assistance (STA) Program. Responsibilities include high-level program oversight, strategic planning, and the administration of daily operations. This role encompasses program budget management, compliance with state legislative directives, and coordination with educational institutions and program stakeholders. Work also involves database administration, ongoing process evaluation and improvement, policy development, and the integration of technology solutions. The position requires clear and effective communicationboth written and verbalwith TMD executives, military commanders, educational leaders, and elected officials. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Reports to the Education and Incentives Division Chief in the TMD J1 Directorate. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
WORK HOURS:Monday Friday, 40 hours a week
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages TMDs STA program for Texas Military Forces Service Members, in accordance with Section 437.226 of the Texas Government Code and other applicable statutes, rules and policies.
Serves as the agency subject matter expert on the TMD STA program and ensures all program goals and objectives are met.
Plans, organizes, and directs efficient and productive day-to-day activities of the STA Program and staff to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with statutes, rules and policies.
Directs daily program activities to include screening program applicants for eligibility, informing students and schools of student eligibility, receiving invoices from higher education institutions (schools), verifying transcripts, and coordinating payments to schools.
Conducts continuous process improvement, develops solutions to improve program efficiency and effectiveness, and uses effective change management to implement solutions.
Leads the implementation of program changes resulting from new legislation or agency policy and ensures compliance with all program directives.
Coordinates with stakeholders, program applicants and schools to facilitate program utilization, growth, and process improvement.
Ensures effective program marketing and communication with legislators, agency leaders, schools, military commanders, and service members.
Ensures effective staff communication with all stakeholders, providing consultative, technical assistance, and training to ensure regular and effective customer service.
Produces management and productivity reports on program performance measures and program utilization to TMD executives and the State Legislative Budget Board.
Confers with executive management to develop strategic plans and long- and short-term goals.
Assists in the preparation, development, review, revision and implementation of legislation.
As directed, responds to legislative inquiry, confers with legislative members and/or staff, and/or testifies at legislative hearings.
Ensures program audit readiness through accurate record keeping and internal controls/reviews.
Exercises fiduciary responsibility to execute efficient expenditure of state appropriations in accordance with statutory directives and agency policy.
Develops, evaluates, and forecasts program budget requirements.
Programs, directs, monitors, and reports on program budget execution to achieve agency program goals and comply with statutory directives and agency policy.
Maintains a program database to facilitate program execution and provides performance metrics/data needed to produce regular program performance reports.
Implements necessary database security controls to protect agency and personal information and ensure data integrity.
Develops and implements technology solutions to improve and automate program processes, to include user interface for program employees, program applicants, agency leaders, and educational institution
