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Technical Strategy Manager (Manager-Data Systems)

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

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Sponsorship for Employment

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Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  Apr 11, 2025
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62704

Job Requisition ID:  46428

Job Requisition ID:  DO46428 

Start Date: 04/11/2025
Closing Date: 04/25/2025
​Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Class Title: MANAGER-DATA SYSTEMS - 81541 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $8,500 - $10,500/monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: 

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Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not 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 Department of Healthcare and Family Services is seeking to hire an energetic and self-motivated individual perform complex and professional and advisory functions supporting the Illinois Medicaid Program Advanced Cloud Technology Project (IMPACT) and other program initiatives.  The ideal candidate will have an ability to work seamlessly as part of a team, possess outstanding problem-solving skills, effective communication skills and a proactive problem solver. If you possess these skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this position with HFS. 

 

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

  • Performs complex professional and advisory functions in support of the Illinois Medicaid Program Advanced Cloud Technology Project (IMPACT) and other program initiatives
  • Manages team of technical staff and contractors responsible for identifying technical requirements, developing technical specifications, and assisting with application development, testing and implementation
  • Oversees appliance and software installations and integration, design and build of systems architecture, and application development efforts
  • Leads efforts to work collaboratively with HHS agencies and other key stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications
  • Delivers technical specifications and detailed design documents to meet stakeholder requirements
  • Coordinates technical security planning efforts for IMPACT and other program initiatives in accordance with State of Illinois cybersecurity strategy
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, business or related field, or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of increasingly responsible project management experience, particularly information technology projects
  • Thorough knowledge of hardware and software, languages, and procedures to provide assigned technical and analytical services
  • Comprehensive understanding of network architecture and client/server technology
  • Expert level database administration skills
  • Software development skills and experience
  • Knowledge of Business Intelligence tools
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
  • Keen analytical problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication and presentation abilities

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history

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

 

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


Nearest Major Market: Springfield

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