More Like This Between $7,015.16 and $9,440.00 Per Month Position range in Travis County $3,565.00 - $7,335.00 Per Month Governmental Relations Specialist III (Finance)

TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY

Occupation:

Public Relations Specialists

Location:

Austin, TX - 78701-1402

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

08/18/2026 Positions available: 1

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Updated:

08/18/2026

Expires:

09/03/2026

Agency Job ID:

103054 Job #: 17057209 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for . Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.

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//erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=103054&PostingSeq=1 Agency Information The Texas Education Agency (TEA) oversees primary and secondary public education in Texas and is committed to improving outcomes for all public school students by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems across the state. Core ValuesWe are

Determined:

We are committed and intentional in pursuing our primary purpose of improving outcomes for students.

We are

People-Centered:

We strive to attract, develop, and retain committed talent that reflects the diversity of Texas, with each individual contributing to our shared vision for students.

We are

Learners:

We seek evidence, reflect on outcomes, and continuously improve in pursuit of excellence for students.

We are

Servant Leaders:

We are public servants committed to improving opportunities for students and supporting those who serve them. The Governmental Relations Finance Specialist III performs highly advanced legislative and consultative work. This position will play an important role in the Governmental Relations Division in support of TEA's legislatively- required and requested initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to learn about education from the top level and engage a variety of stakeholders about the Texas public education system. This position is critical to ensuring TEA provides accurate and timely information and support to the Legislature, Legislative Budget Board, Office of the Governor, and to internal TEA staff. Facilitation of information is important for TEA to achieve the state's strategic vision to ensure that the 5.4 million public school students in Texas are prepared for success in college, career, or the military.

The Governmental Relations Finance Specialist III is privy to confidential and sensitive information and must have excellent interpersonal skills. This person will report to the Chief of Governmental Relations and will work closely with the Governmental Relations Team, School Finance Team, Deputy Commissioner of Finance, Office of the Commissioner, and the Commissioner of Education. This position will provide high quality support for the GR Team and its efforts to against the state's strategic priorities for education with a focus on the Legislative Appropriations Process, Public Education School Finance, and property taxes.

May assign and/or supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

This position requires up to 10% travel, based on business needs, to support program initiatives, collaboration, and operational priorities.

This position requires working onsite in Austin, Texas. Candidates must be able to report in person to support meetings, business operations, and other job-related responsibilities as needed.

Please note that a resume and short answer responses are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.1. Support the Functions of the

Governmental Relations Division:

Works with the division to ensure all Legislative calls and requests are responded to in a timely manner. Works within a team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects which may include planning and coordinating multiple projects, presentations including data visualization, disseminating information, and ensuring close out of inquiries or questions from the field. In collaboration with the Chief of Governmental Relations, the GR Finance Specialist III is the lead GR member on matters related to the Appropriations Process and school finance.2. Prepares Materials for the

Agency, Governmental Entities, and Education Stakeholders:

Prepares and refines material for the Governmental Relations Division, Commissioner of Education, and agency staff for speeches and public presentations in collaboration with the GR and school finance teams. Strong data visualization skills including use of PowerPoint and Excel are strongly preferred. May discuss agency information to stakeholders, including but not limited to education organizations, governmental entities, and legislators and/or their staff. Coordinates responses to legislative inquires and reviews and edits legislative correspondence.3. Monitors and attends legislative hearings and briefings: Acts as Liaison with external parties, including legislative offices and education stakeholders as assigned. Ensures the completion and close out of deliverables from hearings and meetings. This position will create and monitor meeting summaries and deliverables. The GR specialist III will serve as a subject matter expert on issues regarding the appropriations process and school finance including attending Legislator meetings and briefings. This position will support the Chief of School Finance and Chief of Governmental Relations in their effort to effectively inform and advise elected officials on matters of school finance. 4. Establish and maintain relationships with legislative staffers and outside education organizations: Furthers the goals and objectives of the TEA by working well with Legislative staff and building trust with other agency and legislative offices. Assists in the development of responses to requests to the state legislature and ensures they are appropriately documented.

Qualifications Minimum QualificationsEducation:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university

Experience:

At least seven (7) years of profe