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Business & Industry Specialist (Program Specialist II)

Job #: 2026-40

  • TWC Job #: 16949895
  • Travel Required: Up to 5%
  • Monthly Salary: $4,400.00 - $4,700.00
  • Position Location: Austin, TX
  • Group Step: B18
  • Class: 1571
  • Status: Open

Business & Industry Specialist – Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for a Business & Industry Specialist (Program Specialist II) to work in the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office – Business Development.

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 $4,400.00 - $4,700.00 a month ($52,800.00 - $56,400.00 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 moderately complex (journey-level) consultative, administrative, technical, and program support to assist Business Development functions and staff. Work involves coordinating procurement, contracts, disbursements, and special projects and assignments with staff and external organizations, when appropriate. Demonstrates efficiency, superior customer focus, and strong interpersonal effectiveness whether communicating with others over the telephone or in person.

  • Responds to high number of complex and routine information requests both written and oral. 
  • Develops and maintains filing, recordkeeping, and records management systems.
  • Handles sensitive documentation/information and maintains confidentiality and integrity of data at all times.
  • Maintains contract files and manages a Business Development document tracking system, ensuring orderly recordkeeping systems and adherence to records retention policies. 
  • Coordinates meetings, events, and conferences.
  • Assists in the preparation of materials for meetings, events, conferences, and special projects, as needed.
  • Assists in planning and development, procurement, organization, and gathering and shipping of materials.
  • Prepares and reconciles financial records for Business Development, preparing regular and ad hoc reports, as requested. 
  • Reconciles and approves financial invoices for payment by Financial Services.
  • Prepares purchase requisitions, bid specifications, contracts, and related financial documents.
  • Monitors the work of contractors involved with providing services for division initiatives.
  • Acts as a customer service representative to explain and provide technical assistance on agency programs.
  • Assists staff in data collection, organization and/or preparation of materials in response to requests for program information.
  • Assists staff in determining trends and resolving technical problems.
  • Assists staff in the preparation of disbursement documents.
  • Prepares administrative reports, and assists with program area functions, operations and with the development of plans to initiate and address areas of concern.
  • Assists in the development of administrative policies and procedures.
  • Monitors and reviews compliance with program policies and procedures, statutes, and rules for assigned program(s).
  • Provides administrative and technical assistance to BD staff, including maintaining files, contacts, and calendars, as directed.
  • Serves as back-up Additional Duty Safety Officer (ADSO) for the division.
  • Serves as back-up Public Information Request coordinator for the division.
  • Serves as back-up for front desk coverage.
  • Serves as back-up Travel Liaison for the division. Coordinates and processes travel related forms and documents.
  • Demonstrates subject matter expertise, professional confidence, and clarity when representing the office.
  • Remains well informed of division and OOG initiatives, operations, news releases, web content, programs, statewide trends, and OOG policies and procedures.
  • May recommend and coordinate activities to produce a more effective program.
  • May train others within the division, as needed.
  • Maintains regular attendance and may work extended hours, as needed.
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned.

How You’ll Qualify

  • High school graduate or equivalent; and
  • Two (2) years of experience in administrative support, office work, program support, or customer service-related positions.

You’re a Great Fit with

  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree;
  • Bilingual in Spanish; and
  • Experience with multi-line phone system.

Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply

It’s a great job for a professional who is skilled consulting and technical assistance. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily.

Valid Texas Driver’s License or be willing to obtain a valid Texas Driver’s License within 90 days if moving from another state.

Veterans

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

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.
 
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.