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Are you looking to combine your passion for public service with your managerial acumen at a state agency that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of Texans each year? Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is looking for a Director of Unemployment Insurance (Director VII). This Austin-based position oversees the part of the TWC executive management team that provides temporary, partial income replacement to eligible individuals who have lost jobs through no fault of their own.
WHO WE ARE:
TWC has a noble public service mission: we connect people with careers all over the state. While our headquarters are in Austin, we operate statewide to provide critical workforce programs, administer unemployment benefits, and deliver services that strengthen Texas communities. We are proud to be a Family Friendly Certified Workplace offering work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and professional development, and fantastic state benefits.
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
WHO YOU ARE:
We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and collaborative executive leader to serve as our Director of Unemployment Insurance (UI). In this mission-critical role, you will provide strategic executive leadership and operational oversight for the division responsible for delivering billions of dollars in unemployment benefits to eligible Texans during times of job loss.
The ideal candidate brings proven executive acumen in large-scale public administration, extensive knowledge of state and federal unemployment insurance statutory frameworks, and a demonstrated record of leading high-volume operational teams through transformation and continuous improvement. You excel at building strong, trust-based partnerships. You prioritize team development, staff retention, succession planning, and transparent change management to ensure customer-centric, timely, and equitable service delivery.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Director of Unemployment Insurance performs highly advanced managerial and operational work providing strategic direction, guidance, and governance across all UI operations and planning. Work involves establishing division-level strategic plans, goals, and performance standards; developing and evaluating policies, procedures, and rules; managing multi-million-dollar administrative budgets; and directing major operational units including claims intake, adjudication, benefits payment, tax compliance coordination, and customer care centers. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgment.
- Direct, organize, and administer all programmatic activities, operational workflows, and business functions of the Unemployment Insurance Division to ensure timely and accurate benefit administration for Texans.
- Establish division goals, operational priorities, and performance measurement tools to implement the agency's strategic plan, state standards, and U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) requirements.
- Develop, review, and approve divisional operating budgets and major expenditures, ensuring full compliance with state and federal funding allocation requirements.
- Lead and inspire a multi-tiered workforce of over 1,000 employees located across the state; prioritize workforce planning, timely recruitment, comprehensive onboarding, employee engagement, and professional development to bolster staff retention and morale.
- Champion a division-wide culture of continuous process improvement, operational throughput, and modern change management best practices across customer service centers and processing units.
- Serve as the agency’s principal executive authority and advisor on UI statutes, federal regulations, administrative rules, and precedent decisions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Experience: Eight (8) years of full-time experience in the oversight and direction of an agency program, or in strategic planning and policy development and implementation; five (5) years of which must have been in an administrative management or supervisory capacity.
- Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
- Proven executive experience directing large, complex public-sector programs, divisions, or operations subject to rigorous federal and state regulatory oversight, especially background with a workforce agency in a highly populated state pursuing economic growth.
- Demonstrated track record of leading large, multi-tiered teams through organizational change, customer experience transformation, and system modernization, while maintaining a laser focus on meeting performance standards..
- Strong financial and resource management acumen, with experience overseeing extensive operating budgets and federal grant allocations.
- Exceptional executive communication, negotiation, and public presentation skills, including experience testifying at legislative hearings or presenting to governing boards/commissions.
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
- Competitive salary: $17,083.34 /month
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
- Medical Insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.
Duty involves up to 25% travel within the state of Texas.
VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.
Primary Location
: United States-Texas-AustinWork Locations
:Job
: Chief ExecutivesOrganization
: TWC Business UnitSchedule
: Full-timeEmployee Status
: RegularJob Type
: StandardJob Level
: DirectorTravel
: Yes, 10 % of the TimeJob Posting
: Nov 8, 2026, 12:00:00 AMDescription
Are you looking to combine your passion for public service with your managerial acumen at a state agency that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of Texans each year? Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is looking for a Director of Unemployment Insurance (Director VII). This Austin-based position oversees the part of the TWC executive management team that provides temporary, partial income replacement to eligible individuals who have lost jobs through no fault of their own.
WHO WE ARE:
TWC has a noble public service mission: we connect people with careers all over the state. While our headquarters are in Austin, we operate statewide to provide critical workforce programs, administer unemployment benefits, and deliver services that strengthen Texas communities. We are proud to be a Family Friendly Certified Workplace offering work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and professional development, and fantastic state benefits.
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
WHO YOU ARE:
We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and collaborative executive leader to serve as our Director of Unemployment Insurance (UI). In this mission-critical role, you will provide strategic executive leadership and operational oversight for the division responsible for delivering billions of dollars in unemployment benefits to eligible Texans during times of job loss.
The ideal candidate brings proven executive acumen in large-scale public administration, extensive knowledge of state and federal unemployment insurance statutory frameworks, and a demonstrated record of leading high-volume operational teams through transformation and continuous improvement. You excel at building strong, trust-based partnerships. You prioritize team development, staff retention, succession planning, and transparent change management to ensure customer-centric, timely, and equitable service delivery.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Director of Unemployment Insurance performs highly advanced managerial and operational work providing strategic direction, guidance, and governance across all UI operations and planning. Work involves establishing division-level strategic plans, goals, and performance standards; developing and evaluating policies, procedures, and rules; managing multi-million-dollar administrative budgets; and directing major operational units including claims intake, adjudication, benefits payment, tax compliance coordination, and customer care centers. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgment.
- Direct, organize, and administer all programmatic activities, operational workflows, and business functions of the Unemployment Insurance Division to ensure timely and accurate benefit administration for Texans.
- Establish division goals, operational priorities, and performance measurement tools to implement the agency's strategic plan, state standards, and U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) requirements.
- Develop, review, and approve divisional operating budgets and major expenditures, ensuring full compliance with state and federal funding allocation requirements.
- Lead and inspire a multi-tiered workforce of over 1,000 employees located across the state; prioritize workforce planning, timely recruitment, comprehensive onboarding, employee engagement, and professional development to bolster staff retention and morale.
- Champion a division-wide culture of continuous process improvement, operational throughput, and modern change management best practices across customer service centers and processing units.
- Serve as the agency’s principal executive authority and advisor on UI statutes, federal regulations, administrative rules, and precedent decisions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Experience: Eight (8) years of full-time experience in the oversight and direction of an agency program, or in strategic planning and policy development and implementation; five (5) years of which must have been in an administrative management or supervisory capacity.
- Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
- Proven executive experience directing large, complex public-sector programs, divisions, or operations subject to rigorous federal and state regulatory oversight, especially background with a workforce agency in a highly populated state pursuing economic growth.
- Demonstrated track record of leading large, multi-tiered teams through organizational change, customer experience transformation, and system modernization, while maintaining a laser focus on meeting performance standards..
- Strong financial and resource management acumen, with experience overseeing extensive operating budgets and federal grant allocations.
- Exceptional executive communication, negotiation, and public presentation skills, including experience testifying at legislative hearings or presenting to governing boards/commissions.
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
- Competitive salary: $17,083.34 /month
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
- Medical Insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.
Duty involves up to 25% travel within the state of Texas.
VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.
Primary Location
: United States-Texas-AustinWork Locations
:Job
: Chief ExecutivesOrganization
: TWC Business UnitSchedule
: Full-timeEmployee Status
: RegularJob Type
: StandardJob Level
: DirectorTravel
: Yes, 10 % of the TimeJob Posting
: Nov 8, 2026, 12:00:00 AMSee All 22 Director of Insurance Jobs
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of insurance jobs.
- 7 or more years of insurance management or risk management experience
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, risk management, or a related field
- Active Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) or Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation
- Experience managing property and casualty, liability, and employee benefits programs
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate with carriers and manage broker relationships
- Proficiency with risk management information systems and claims administration platforms
Tips for Your Director of Insurance Job Search
Tailor your resume for coverage lines
Highlight the specific lines of coverage you've overseen, whether employee benefits, commercial property, liability, or captive programs. Hiring managers in insurance leadership distinguish between these quickly, and a generic resume won't pass initial review.
Lead with your carrier and broker relationships
Director-level roles often require established relationships with carriers, TPAs, or brokers. Name them in your resume's summary and in experience bullets so recruiters can immediately see the network you bring to the role.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of insurance openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target self-insured employers strategically
Large self-insured companies in manufacturing, retail, and healthcare hire directors of insurance differently than brokerages do. Search for titles like insurance risk manager or risk and insurance director to surface roles that may not use the exact title you expect.
Prepare a claims and cost-management narrative
Interviewers at the director level will ask how you've reduced claim frequency, negotiated renewals, or restructured coverage to control costs. Prepare two or three concrete examples with outcomes before any first-round conversation.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
Before discussing pay, clarify whether the role owns the full insurance program or reports into risk management or treasury. Scope determines title leverage, and misalignment on scope is the most common reason directors leave within two years.
Director of Insurance Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of insurances?
The companies hiring the most director of insurances right now include OnPay, Danone, and JDA TSG, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Georgia, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, large manufacturers, and regional insurance carriers consistently post the highest volume of director-level roles.
How many director of insurance jobs are remote?
About 78% of director of insurance openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying significantly by employer type. Benefits administration and program oversight roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions requiring hands-on carrier negotiations or on-site risk assessments are more likely to require regular office presence.
How do you become a director of insurance?
Start by building deep experience in a specific coverage line, such as employee benefits, property and casualty, or professional liability, in a risk analyst or insurance manager role. Pursue a designation like the ARM or CPCU to demonstrate technical credibility. Progress by taking on program ownership, managing renewals, and leading small teams before targeting director openings.
Can you get a director of insurance job with limited experience?
Moving directly into a director role with limited insurance experience is difficult, but candidates who come from adjacent fields like corporate finance, healthcare administration, or legal can be competitive if they can demonstrate program ownership and vendor management experience. Targeting smaller organizations or companies building out a risk function for the first time can open doors that established programs won't.
What does the director of insurance interview process look like?
Most director of insurance interviews involve an initial screen with HR, a technical round with the CFO or VP of Risk covering your program management experience, and a final round focused on strategic fit and leadership style. Expect detailed questions about how you've structured coverage programs, handled major claims, and managed renewal cycles. Some employers also ask for a written case study or presentation.
Where can I find and apply to director of insurance jobs?
You can find and apply to director of insurance jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that fit your background in coverage lines, risk management, or benefits administration, and apply directly to each opening that matches your experience.
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