Assistant Deputy Director for Program Implementation

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is hiring an Assistant Deputy Director for Program Implementation to ensure successful implementation of complex technology and data projects that affect healthcare delivery for Illinois residents. The position oversees the full lifecycle of system and data modernization initiatives, from initial concept through implementation and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will develop and execute comprehensive project plans and guide complex initiatives from policy concept to measurable impact. Subject to management approval, the Assistant Deputy Director plans, directs, and implements systems and data projects for HFS. The role manages external vendors and contracts in coordination with the HFS Office of Procurement Management, serves as a full-line supervisor and liaison to agency staff on systems and data projects, and directs and evaluates the analysis of those projects. Other reasonably related duties may be assigned. The position is based at HFS headquarters in Chicago. Employees report to headquarters as needed, according to operational requirements; hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas. The role requires travel, potentially including overnight stays, and overtime may be required, including evenings and weekends. It is a four-year term appointment that may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Department Director's discretion.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.
Four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
Complete a background check and self-disclose criminal history.
Ability to utilize and maintain state-issued equipment, such as a laptop.
Ability to travel for work, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Ability to work overtime when requested or required, which may include evenings and weekends.
File annual and supplemental Statements of Economic Interest as required.

Nice To Haves

Five years of project management experience managing complex, multi-year technology implementations, preferably in government or another highly regulated environment.
Five years of experience developing and executing detailed project plans.
Five years of experience managing complex vendor relationships and contracts and holding vendors accountable to contract terms.
Three years of change management and stakeholder engagement experience.
Three years of professional experience managing multiple concurrent large-scale projects.
Three years of professional experience leading cross-functional technical and business teams.
Extensive knowledge of agile or iterative development methodologies.
Commitment to continuous process improvement, with experience applying methodologies to streamline implementation workflows and increase organizational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and implement systems and data projects for the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
Manage external vendors and vendor contracts in conjunction with the HFS Office of Procurement Management.
Serve as a full-line supervisor.
Act as a liaison to agency staff on systems and data projects underway.
Direct and evaluate the analysis of systems and data projects.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
Pension plan.
Paid parental leave.
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs, including medical and daycare programs.
12 paid sick days annually.
10 paid vacation days in the first year, with the opportunity to earn up to 25 paid vacation days annually.
3 paid personal days annually.
13–14 paid holidays annually, based on start date.
Flexible hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas.
Monday–Friday work schedule.
Career advancement opportunities.