Job #: 2026-51

• TWC Job #: 16969763
• Travel Required: Up to 10%
• Monthly Salary: $5,416.67 – $6,000.00
• Position Location: Austin, TX
• Group Step: B20
• Class: 1573
• Status: Open

Program Specialist – Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for two Program Specialists (Program Specialist IV) to work in the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office (TANEO).

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 $5,416.67 – $6,000.00 a month ($65,000.04 – $72,000.00 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 performs highly complex (senior-level) consultative services, technical assistance work, and provides recommendations to staff and applicable stakeholders on projects related to the Texas Advanced Nuclear Development Fund (TANDF) and associated grant programs as established in House Bill 14, 89th Regular Legislative Session. Prepares financial and other business reports and responds to internal and external inquiries from grant program applicants and awardees. Assists in planning and coordinating projects and grant activities together with other TANEO and OOG team members.

• Serves as primary point of contact for selected grantees under the Advanced Nuclear Construction and Program Development and Supply Chain reimbursement programs, as assigned.
• Analyzes grant applications to determine eligibility and compliance with program guidance, state law, and other requirements.
• Compiles submitted grant application information in support of TANEO’s grant application evaluation and selection processes.
• Responsible for monitoring and compliance of grant agreements through project completion. Supports TANEO and OOG General Council to negotiate grant agreement milestones and benchmarks in coordination with selected grantees as needed.
• Coordinates and collaborates with TANEO staff in program planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation of TANEO programs.
• Assists in developing program policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines in accordance with program objectives and goals.
• Ensures the completion of, submission, and quality review and assessment of required performance reports from assigned portfolio of grantees.
• Stays abreast of news and updates related to the nuclear energy industry and regulatory trends to ensure the most current and accurate information is available for program purposes.
• Ensures thorough completion of data and well-organized recordkeeping, including electronic and/or hardcopy formats.
• Demonstrates subject matter expertise, professional confidence, and clarity when representing TANEO.
• Advises TANEO leadership on opportunities to improve program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Serves as a contributor to the achievement of TANEO strategic and tactical program development and objectives.

How You’ll Qualify

• High school graduate or equivalent; and
• Four (4) years of professional experience in business administration, finance, accounting, economic development, economics, political science, public administration, grant administration, or a related field.

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 a degree in business administration, engineering, finance, accounting, economic development, economics, political science, public administration, or a related field;
• Knowledge of state grant or economic incentive programs, financial statements, implementation and administration of finance programs, and knowledge of investment or project management, including local, state, and federal laws and regulations; and
• Knowledge of nuclear energy industry and market terminology, procedures and related industry trends.

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.