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Research Specialist (Research Specialist IV-V)

Job #: 2026-05

  • TWC Job #: 16917599
  • Opening Date: 9/15/2025
  • Travel Required: 10%
  • Monthly Salary: $5,888.50 - $7,500.00
  • Position Location: Austin, TX
  • Group Step: B22 - B24
  • Class: 0606-0608
  • Status: Open

Research Specialist – Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for a Research Specialist (Research Specialist IV - V) to work within the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities.

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 $5,888.50 - $7,500.00 a month ($70,662.00 - $90,000.00 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

Performs highly complex to advanced (senior-level) research work, including detailed technical analysis of disability policy issues.  Work involves coordinating the development, implementation, and monitoring of specialized research projects pertaining to fiscal, administrative, or program functions.

  • Plans the development, implementation, and monitoring of research projects.
  • Collects, compiles, and analyzes research data about people with disabilities.
  • Prepares reports of research findings.
  • Plans and conducts surveys and analyzes results.
  • Develops and reviews policies and procedures used in conducting and administering research activities.
  • Researches, analyzes, and summarizes state and federal disability rights laws and information.
  • Analyzes, synthesizes, tracks, and summarizes proposed changes to state disability-related laws and regulations including during the Texas Legislative Session.
  • Identifies each current long-range plan relating to persons with disabilities in Texas created by a state agency, a committee of a state agency, or a nonprofit organization required by federal law to produce such a plan and links the website address of the reports for each long-range plan, if available, on the Internet website of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.
  • Analyzes and evaluates the state agency’s long-range plans to identify gaps in state laws and services for persons with disabilities.
  • Prepares biennial recommendations in the committee's report to address identified gaps.
  • Prepares disability-related data, information, and resources in user-friendly formats for publications in a professional manner.
  • Disseminates disability-related information to stakeholders.
  • Conducts trainings and presentations on a variety of disability issues.
  • Works closely with staff, constituents, and outside agencies and organizations to provide a coordinated approach to all Committee programs.
  • Provides technical assistance to Committee members to support their participation in Committee meetings.

How You’ll Qualify                                           

Research Specialist IV

  • High school graduate or equivalent; and
  • Four (4) years of professional experience in research and planning work.

Research Specialist V

  • High school graduate or equivalent; and
  • Five (5) years of professional experience in research and planning work.

Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis. Salary and position level will be based on experience and demonstrated skills.

You’re a Great Fit with

  • Master’s degree;
  • Prior experience in a disability-related services program;
  • Advanced technical writing skills, including the use of styles and appropriate research citations; and
  • Demonstrated skill in research, policy analysis, writing, and planning.

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.
 
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