Job Description
Date: May 15, 2026 Location AUSTIN, TX Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. Functional Title: IT Project Strategy & Planning Intern Job Title: Information Technology BA I Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: PPP Reporting DSHS 4.2.5 Posting Number: 17074 Closing Date: 06/14/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical Salary Range: $3,957.76 - $3,957.77 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework Travel: Regular/Temporary: Temporary Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility Location: Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST Other Locations: MOS Codes: 8846,8848,8858,14NX,15AX,16KX,181X,182X,1D7X1,255A,25B,26B,62E,681X,682X,781X,782X,CYB10,CYB11,ISM IT,Z Prefix Brief Job Description This position is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents. Are you looking for a paid summer internship? Thinking about a career in government? Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) Information Technology Customer Experience and Delivery organization is seeking an IT Project Planning Intern to support work related to Medicaid information technology initiatives, federal funding requests, and agency policy analysis. This internship provides hands-on exposure to the development of Federal Advance Planning Documents (APDs). Tasks include providing assistance researching, drafting, and reviewing high-quality written materials, collaborating with program and IT stakeholders, and using analytical and AI-enabled tools to develop operational solutions. The position is temporary in nature and is on-site in Austin, Texas, for approximately ~30 hours per week during regular business hours. Must be interested in Medicaid policy, government programs, or public-sector operations. Essential Job Functions (EJFs) Review, triage, and track incoming Advance Planning Document (APD) requests to ensure completeness, policy alignment, and readiness for further development or submission. Assist in drafting and revising APD documents, including planning, implementation, and update submissions, in alignment with federal Medicaid requirements and state priorities. Research and analyze information technology project costs, funding models, and supporting documentation to inform federal funding requests and policy decisions. Conduct policy and background research related to Medicaid programs, state statutes, and applicable federal guidelines, and summarize findings for program and leadership use. Produce clear, well-organized, and high-quality written materials, including policy summaries, issue briefs, decision-making documents, and supporting narratives to IT PMO leadership. Interact with AI-enabled tools to support research, drafting, analysis, and problem-solving related to agency policy, funding, and agency operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including program, policy, and IT staff, to gather information, clarify requirements, and incorporate feedback into written deliverables. Gain exposure to HHSC agency processes, governance structures, and decision-making workflows related to Medicaid and federally funded initiatives. Participate in meetings to share progress, insights, and recommendations, and to build an understanding of how policy, technology, and operations intersect within a large public-sector organization. Knowledge Of Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Medicaid policy concepts, public-sector programs, or government operations. Federal funding mechanisms and documentation requirements, such as Advance Planning Documents (APDs), or the ability to quickly learn these areas. Skill In Researching and synthesizing complex information fr