Job #: 2026-50

• TWC Job #: 16969719
• Opening Date: 2/17/2026
• Travel Required: 5%
• Monthly Salary: $5,833.34 – $6,250.00
• Position Location: Austin, TX
• Group Step: B20
• Class: 1573
• Status: Open

Program Specialist – Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for a Program Specialist (Program Specialist IV) to work in the Texas CHIPS Office (TCO) within the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office (EDT).

Who We Are

The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

What You’ll Earn

The salary is $5,833.34 – $6,250.00 a month ($70,000.08 – $75,000.00 a year).

Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

What You’ll Do

This position works in close coordination with TCO staff to conduct and administer projects related to EDT, the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF), and the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium (TSIC). Performs highly complex (senior-level) work providing office administration, consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, government agencies, or community organizations.

• Analyze the application of and variations within programs to develop action plans for improving or initiating new programs.
• Develop program policies, procedures, standards, and manuals in accordance with program objectives and goals.
• Monitors, reviews, and evaluates compliance with program policies and procedures, statutes, and rules for assigned program.
• Performs an array of administrative, technical, research, planning, policy, and program assessment activities.
• Develops and engages business prospects and communities in identifying financing for product development, job growth and retention.
• Schedules and coordinates meetings; prepares, reviews, and finalizes meeting notices, agendas, and handouts for distribution and/or posting.
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes research data; prepares reports of research findings.
• Collects, organizes, analyzes, and/or prepares materials in response to requests for program information and reports.
• Assist in performing grant administration; coordinates, monitors, and evaluates grant funded programs.
• Reviews submitted grant applications and assists in determining an applicant’s eligibility for award based on established criteria.
• Collaborates with program staff in determining trends and resolving technical problems.
• Assists in preparing and evaluating program budget requests.
• Assists with preparation of periodic and special reports and ensures that deadlines are met.
• Oversees the completion of and monitors required performance reports and recommends appropriate changes.
• Ensures thorough completion of data and well-organized recordkeeping, including electronic and/or hardcopy formats.
• Updates and maintains data related to private business, local units of government and non-profit organizations to ensure the most current and accurate information is available for program purposes.
• Demonstrates subject matter expertise, professional confidence and clarity when representing the office.
• Demonstrates accurate accounting practices, as needed, to support financial reporting.
• Maintains regular work schedule and may work extended hours as needed.

How You’ll Qualify

• High school graduate or equivalent; and
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in program management, research, grants, or in an administrative assistance, support, and coordination role.

Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

You’re a Great Fit with

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business administration, finance, accounting, economics, economic development, public administration, political science, or a related field;
• Experience related to semiconductor industry or advanced manufacturing processes; and
• Experience utilizing Excel at an advanced level; and
• Experience with Adobe Pro at an intermediate level.

How to Apply

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and resume, and apply online at www.workintexas.com. Paper applications and resumes are not accepted in person or via email.

Veterans

Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor’s Office.

Submit a separate application and resume for each position that you are qualified.

In Work in Texas, search for Office of the Governor job postings by the “Agency Job ID” listed as “Job #” on the position description – or – using the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) assigned posting ID number, listed as “TWC job number” on the position description.