Executive Projects Manager

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is hiring an Executive Projects Manager to serve the Administrator of the Division of Medical Eligibility. The position develops and manages projects across the division’s bureaus, other HFS divisions, and other state agencies on behalf of the Division Administrator. It reviews new and proposed legislation, develops reports related to eligibility data, handles special projects, and serves as a spokesperson for the Division Administrator. The role calls for strong interpersonal and communication skills, technical writing ability, and data and analytics skills, as well as teamwork and the ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment. The position is based at HFS headquarters in Chicago. A hybrid schedule may be available, but the employee is required to report to headquarters as operational needs require. The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime may be required, including evenings and weekends. Travel is required and may include overnight stays.

Requirements

Knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college; courses in public or business administration are preferred.
At least three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
Ability to communicate effectively and strong interpersonal skills.
Technical writing ability and strong data and analytics skills.
Ability to utilize and maintain state-issued equipment, such as a laptop.
Ability to travel for work, including overnight stays as appropriate.
Completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

Nice To Haves

Four years of professional experience representing an organization that determines eligibility for medical assistance.
Three years of professional experience evaluating federal and state laws related to means-tested medical assistance.
Three years of professional experience writing policy and procedures related to medical eligibility.
Three years of experience conducting data analysis and developing reports using Microsoft Excel and Word.
Three years of experience working with Medicaid eligibility laws and policy.
Three years of experience researching complex medical eligibility issues and evaluating the results.
College coursework in public or business administration.

Responsibilities

Serve as Executive Projects Manager to the Administrator of the Division of Medical Eligibility.
Represent the Division Administrator.
Confer with management to coordinate integration of division program activities and resolve program and administrative issues.
Plan, develop, and evaluate special projects and reports.
Review new and proposed legislation on behalf of the Division Administrator.
Develop reports related to eligibility data.
Handle special projects and serve as a spokesperson for the Division Administrator.
Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Pension plan
Paid parental leave
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs for medical and daycare expenses
12 paid sick days annually
10 paid vacation days in the first year, with the potential to earn up to 25 annually
3 paid personal days annually
13–14 paid holidays annually, based on start date
Flexible work schedules available in many program areas