State of Illinois · 23 hours ago
Deputy Administrator for Eligibility Data and Systems (SPSA, Opt 1)
The State of Illinois 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. This role involves managing the medical eligibility system and overseeing data integrity, requiring strong leadership and communication skills.
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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
Qualification
Required
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. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine
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
Preferred
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
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)
Company
State of Illinois
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