Audit Compliance Unit Manager (Public Service Administrator Opt. 1)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

1d•$8,500 - $10,500

About The Position

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Division of Medical Eligibility, is seeking to hire a professional and motivated individual to serve as the eligibility audit compliance manager. This Public Service Administrator (PSA) will provide review and coordination of internal and external audit compliance functions, including recommending implementation and development of policies for the Division of Eligibility. The candidate will ensure accurate, complete and timely responses for all audit request within the Division. The nature of the work is very collaborative and requires good working relationships with other staff and bureaus in HFS, other agencies, and contactors. This position is a fast-paced environment requiring flexibilities, excellent prioritization skills and dedication to teamwork. HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college
Requires prior experience equivalent three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public orbusiness organization
Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop and/or cell phone
Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime includingscheduled, unscheduled or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings

Nice To Haves

Four (4) years of professional experience in medical eligibility administration with Title XIX and XII for a public or businessorganization
Four (4) years of professional experience working with internal and external audits for a large organization providing orutilizing health benefits or health initiatives
Four (4) years of professional experience working with medical eligibility and payments systems, such as the IntegratedEligibility System and Medicaid Management Information System
Four (4) years of professional experience working with State medical eligibility law and its applicable process to policy andprocedures
Four (4) or more years of professional experience in governmental auditing
Three (3) or more years of supervisory experience in a public or private organization
Three (3) of more years of experience utilizing computer applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite or relevant

Responsibilities

Subject to management approval, serves as Audit Compliance Unit Manager in providing a review of internal andexternal audit compliance functions including the implementation and development of policies for the Division ofMedical Eligibility
Performs a variety of activities to ensure accurate, complete, and timely responses for all audit requests
Performs a variety of highly complex and advance functions, frequently of a highly sensitive and confidentialnature, to facilitate management of issues impacting Division operations
Serves as full line supervisor
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumeratedabove

Benefits

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.)
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)