Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 47267

Start date: 5/22/25
Closing Date: 06/06/2025
​Agency:  Department of Healthcare and Family Services

BPIS: 10803
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 
Skill Option:  General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary range $10500-$12500/based on experience
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  None
Merit Comp Code: Federally Funded, Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from Collective Bargaining Coverage

 

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

Position overview: 

 

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as Deputy Administrator for Long Term Care and Behavioral Health. This critical leadership role offers the opportunity to shape healthcare policy and drive meaningful impact across the state.

 

The Deputy Administrator will lead the review of current and proposed policies, procedural directives, and legislation—assessing their programmatic impact and guiding strategic direction. In this role, you will also formulate key program policies and policy guidelines that shape the administration and delivery of Medical Programs under the Agency’s oversight.

 

If you are passionate about improving long-term care and behavioral health outcomes, and you bring strong policy expertise and leadership skills, we encourage you to apply and make a difference in the lives of Illinois residents.

 

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.

 

Essential Functions

• Subject to management approval, serves as Deputy Administrator for Long-Term Care and Behavioral Health by planning, organizing, and managing the activities and operations of the Bureaus of Long-Term Care, Behavioral Health, and Waivers Operations Management
• Serves as full line supervisor
• Provides direction and serves as technical and medical resource for the development and administration of assigned operations of the Medical Program administered by the Agency
• Establishes and implements policies, standards, and procedural guidelines for operations provided through assigned program areas
• Administers cross-agency implementation of federal and state long-term care reform initiatives
• Serves as Agency spokesperson
• Develops, establishes, and revises departmental policies, rules, and regulations
• Performs other duties and required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience working in the field of healthcare administration such as Medicaid

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience developing and implementing program and operational policies and procedures including but not limited to long-term care, behavioral health and quality management administration for programs
• relating to healthcare such as Medicaid
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience establishing statewide program goals related to healthcare such as Medicaid
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in program utilization and planning for future program needs in healthcare administration
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience planning program activities mandated by legislation/regulation and monitoring adherence to federal and state rules and regulations
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience supervising staff, issuing assignments and tracking projects
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience acting as spokesperson in long-term care and behavioral health administration for programs involving healthcare such as Medicaid, addressing internal and external stakeholders such as
• provider trade associations, program advocates, elected officials and/or General Assembly
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience conferring with members of the General Assembly, Federal Government Officials, other State agencies and outside entities or business partners

Conditions of Employment

• 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
• 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.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Location: 201 South Grand Ave E Springfield, IL 62704-3803
Email: HFS.DMPApps@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

 

Revolving Door:
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.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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