Assistant Deputy Director for Program Implementation
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) seeks an Assistant Deputy Director for Program Implementation to plan, direct, and implement systems and data projects that support 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, and requires strategic vision and disciplined project execution. The role manages external vendors and contracts in coordination with the HFS Office of Procurement Management, serves as a full-line supervisor and agency liaison for systems and data projects, and directs and evaluates the analysis of those projects. The position is a four-year term appointment, which may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the department director’s discretion, and is subject to a probationary period. The position is based at HFS headquarters in Chicago. Employees are required to report to headquarters as operational needs dictate; the posting describes potential weekly or monthly reporting and notes that flexible hybrid schedules are available in many program areas. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Travel, including overnight stays as appropriate, may be required. Overtime, including evenings and weekends, may be requested or mandated.
Requirements
- Education equivalent to completion of four years of college.
- At least four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
- Complete a background check and disclose criminal history.
- Ability to use and maintain state-issued equipment, such as a laptop.
- Ability to travel for work, including overnight stays as appropriate.
- Availability to work overtime when requested or required, including evenings and weekends.
- File annual and supplemental Statements of Economic Interest as required for the position.
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 and experience applying methodologies to streamline implementation workflows and increase organizational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Plan, direct, and implement systems and data projects for HFS.
- Manage external vendors and vendor contracts in coordination with the HFS Office of Procurement Management.
- Serve as a full-line supervisor.
- Serve 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 reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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, increasing up to 25 annually
- 3 paid personal days annually
- 13–14 paid holidays annually, based on start date
- Flexible hybrid work schedules available in many program areas
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
