Assistant Deputy Director for Program Implementation

Position Overview

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services is seeking to hire an Assistant Deputy Director for Program Implementation to ensure the successful implementation of complex technology and data projects that directly impact healthcare delivery for millions of Illinois residents. This role will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of transformative system and data modernization initiatives—from initial concept through implementation to continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will be highly skilled at developing and executing comprehensive project plans that account for the unique complexity of system modernization. The ideal candidate will have the strategic vision and operational discipline to see complex projects through from policy concept to measurable impact. The candidate should possess in-depth understanding of project management best practices.

HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

Essential Functions

• Subject to management approval, serves as the Assistant Deputy Director for Program Implementation in the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), planning, directing, and implementing systems and data projects for the agency
• Manages external vendors and vendor contracts, working in conjunction with the HFS Office of Procurement Management
• Serves as full line supervisor
• Serves as liaison to agency staff on systems and data projects underway
• Directs and evaluates the analyzation of systems and data projects
• Performs other duties as 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 in a public or business organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of project management experience managing complex, multi-year technology implementations, preferably in government or other highly regulated environment
• Five (5) years of experience developing and executing detailed project plans
• Five (5) years managing complex vendor relationships and contracts and holding vendors accountable to contract terms
• Three (3) years of strong change management and stakeholder engagement experience
• Three (3) years of professional experience managing multiple concurrent large-scale projects
• Three (3) years of professional experience leading cross-functional technical and business teams
• Extensive knowledge of agile or iterative development methodologies
• Demonstrated committed to continuous process improvement, with experience applying methodologies to streamline implementation workflows and increase organizational efficiency

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
• Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop
• 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
• 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

About the Agency

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.

Benefits Statement

Employees receive a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible Hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas.
• 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!