Executive Projects Manager

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL
•$102,000 - $126,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services seeks an organized and highly motivated Executive Projects Manager to support the Administrator of the Division of Medical Eligibility. The role develops and manages projects across bureaus within the Division, other HFS divisions, and other state agencies. It reviews proposed legislation, develops reports related to eligibility data, handles special projects, and serves as a spokesperson and representative for the Division Administrator. Success requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, technical writing ability, data and analytical skills, teamwork, and adaptability in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Requirements

  • Knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in public or business administration.
  • 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 work as part of a team in a fast-paced and changing environment.

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 policies 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 results.

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.
  • 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 during the first year, with the opportunity to earn up to 25 annually.
  • 3 paid personal days annually.
  • 13–14 paid holidays annually, based on start date.
  • Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas.
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