Deputy Administrator for Eligibility Data and Systems (SPSA, Opt 1)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

6d•$10,500 - $12,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services is seeking a highly capable and experienced professional to serve as the Deputy Administrator for Eligibility Data and Systems in the Division of Medical Eligibility. The ideal candidate for this challenging and rewarding role will have management and supervisory experience in a government agency, with a focus on medical eligibility for medical programs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to exercise sound judgment in the identification of priorities, to work collaboratively with internal and external partners, proactively address issues, and ensure timely completion of all work. The candidate will exhibit strong leadership skills to achieve set goals while demonstrating independent initiative and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. Employees receive a robust benefit package including: 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) If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today! At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained. HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. HFS is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development to completion of four (4) years of college
Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization
Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends
Requires ability to utilize state issued equipment such as cell phone and laptop
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position.
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.

Nice To Haves

Six (6) years of professional experience developing and implementing medical eligibility policies for a medical program
Six (6) years of professional experience interpreting and implementing state and federal Medicaid and child health insurance laws
Six (6) years of professional experience representing a program area or organization with public establishments, service providers, legislators, regulatory agencies, and the public
Six (6) years of professional experience supervising professional staff
Six (6) years of professional experience developing and maintaining effective working relationships with an organizational head and other senior leadership

Responsibilities

Subject to management approval, serves as Deputy Administrator for Eligibility Data and Systems for the Division of Medical Eligibility by managing the medical eligibility system administered by the Department and overseeing eligibility data integrity and reporting
Serves as full line supervisor
Plans and directs complex technical operations relating to the development and administration of assigned program areas in the Division
Develops and implements data governance policies and procedures to ensure effective data management, security, and integrity
Represents the Administrator by serving on advisory committees, conducting public presentations, and testifying before the General Assembly
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above

Benefits

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas.
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)