Management Operations Analyst II

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Management Operations Analyst II in the Waiver Rates Unit located in Springfield, Illinois. This position coordinates and implements the setting of individual reimbursement rates using the Waiver Rate Models; provides in-depth technical advice regarding the maintenance of the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DD) waiver rates systems; develops and participates in the conduct of comprehensive policy research projects that involve data base development, analysis of data and evaluation of policy implications relating to a wide range of waiver rate initiatives; serves as a Division liaison for special projects and to community providers and PAS/ISC agency staff on issues involving waiver individual rates, rate reviews and general department policy concerning rates and rate setting; provides technical assistance to various advocacy groups; and cross-trains Bureau staff in the interpretation, evaluation, and analysis of the different waiver rates for DD. Essential Functions Coordinates and implements the setting of individual reimbursement rates using the Waiver Rate Models. Provides in-depth technical advice regarding the maintenance of the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DD) waiver rates systems. Develops and participates in the conduct of comprehensive policy research projects that involve data base development, analysis of data and evaluation of policy implications relating to a wide range of waiver rate initiatives. Serves as a Division liaison for special projects and to community providers and PAS/ISC agency staff on issues involving waiver individual rates, rate reviews and general department policy concerning rates and rate setting; provides technical assistance to various advocacy groups. Cross-trains Bureau staff in the interpretation, evaluation, and analysis of the different waiver rates for DD. Serves as back-up in performing analytical reviews and maintenance of POS (Purchase-of Service) rates and Long-Term Care Developmentally Disabled and Day Training systems for the Bureau of Community Reimbursement. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, supplemented by a master's degree in business or public administration, with coursework in areas such as economic theory, accounting and finance, organizational theory, and operations research.
Requires three (3) years progressively responsible professional experience in management operations analysis.

Nice To Haves

Four (4) years of professional experience working with the application and conduct of management studies.
Three (3) years of professional experience working with electronic data processing operations and the manner in which they are utilized in operations analysis.
Three (3) years of professional experience analyzing problems and developing systems of action.
Three (3) years of professional experience adopting and utilizing the concepts and techniques of operations research in developing research projects.
Two (2) years of professional experience presenting ideas clearly, both orally and in writing.
Two (2) years of professional experience working closely with staff and management professionals in planning and developing assignments and conducting management evaluation studies

Responsibilities

Coordinates and implements the setting of individual reimbursement rates using the Waiver Rate Models.
Provides in-depth technical advice regarding the maintenance of the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DD) waiver rates systems.
Develops and participates in the conduct of comprehensive policy research projects that involve data base development, analysis of data and evaluation of policy implications relating to a wide range of waiver rate initiatives.
Serves as a Division liaison for special projects and to community providers and PAS/ISC agency staff on issues involving waiver individual rates, rate reviews and general department policy concerning rates and rate setting; provides technical assistance to various advocacy groups.
Cross-trains Bureau staff in the interpretation, evaluation, and analysis of the different waiver rates for DD.
Serves as back-up in performing analytical reviews and maintenance of POS (Purchase-of Service) rates and Long-Term Care Developmentally Disabled and Day Training systems for the Bureau of Community Reimbursement.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)