CONTRACTUAL WORKER - State of Illinois : Job Details

Job Requisition ID: 48909Start date: 7/31/25Closing Date: 08/14/2025​Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family ServicesClass Title: CONTRACTUAL WORKER - 10000Skill Option: NoneBilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated starting salary range $7,340; Full salary range 7,340- 8,300/monthly based on experienceJob Type: HourlyCategory: Full TimeCounty: SangamonNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: NoneMerit Comp Code:**************** A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING ****************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.The Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), Bureau of Collection Services (BOC) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced contractor to serve as Special Project Coordinator to provide analysis and project support for the implementation of the Third-Party Liability Electronic Database (TED) through knowledge transfer, analysis of testing results, and evaluation of system capabilities and design.The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of the internal workings of Illinois state government and extensive knowledge and experience with various State of Illinois electronic systems that will interact with and supply data to TED including, but not limited to, the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS), Illinois Medicaid Program for Advanced Cloud Technology (IMPACT), SAS Institute Software (SAS), Integrated Eligibility System (IES), and others. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work cohesively with internal and external partners to develop and analyze best practices and achieve set goals while demonstrating independent initiative. The candidate shall possess strong communication skills.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 FunctionsServe as Subject Matter Expert for the implementation of the Third-Party Liability Eligibility Database (TED) and act as a lead worker for BOC on that project.Provide expertise and analysis of TED design options and user acceptance testing results.Review and revise workflows and processes to assimilate TED capabilities and ensure a seamless transition from the current system to TED.Provide insight and assistance with the development of certification documentation to be provided to the United States Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) at the conclusion of the project.Minimum QualificationsRequires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administrationRequires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organizationPreferred QualificationsPrefers a minimum of four (4) years of experience working with Medicaid recovery processes, policies, procedures, federal regulations, pertinent sections of the Social Security Act and State statutes including the Illinois Public Aid Code 305 ILCSPrefers a minimum of four (4) years of experience working with the State of Illinois Integrated Eligibility SystemPrefers a minimum of four (4) years of experience working with the State of Illinois Medicaid Management Information SystemPrefers a minimum of four (4) years of experience working with the State of Illinois, Illinois Medicaid Program for Advanced Cloud TechnologyPrefers a minimum of four (4) years of experience working with the State of Illinois Third Party Liability Eligibility DatabasePrefers a minimum of ten or more years in State of Illinois government, with at least two years in an executive leadership position (Bureau Chief or higher)Conditions of EmploymentRequires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal historyRequires ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptopAbility to work normal working hoursThe conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job descriptionWork Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Work Location: 201 South Grand Ave E Springfield, IL 62704-3803Email: [email protected] Group: Leadership & ManagementThe main form of communication will be through email. 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