Executive Projects Manager
- Compensation
- 8.5K–10.5K
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in public or business administration
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization
Nice to have
- Four (4) years of professional experience acting as a representative for an organization determining eligibility for medical assistance
- Three (3) years of professional experience evaluating federal and state laws related to means tested medical assistance
- Three (3) years of professional experience writing policy and procedures related to medical eligibility
- Three (3) years of experience conducting data analysis and developing reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
- Three (3) years of experience working with Medicaid eligibility laws and policy
- Three (3) years of experience researching complex medical eligibility issues and evaluating the results
Full description
Job Requisition ID: 59469**
Opening Date: 10/19/2026
Closing Date: 11/02/2026
Agency: **Department of Healthcare and Family Services
BPIS: 07759**
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $8,500-$10,500/based on experience
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: **Managerial Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: It is required that a person reports to the headquarters on this job position as necessary (could be weekly, monthly, or other schedule) dependent on operational need**
Headquarter Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: **HFS.DMPApps@illinois.gov
A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.
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Position Overview
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to serve as the Executive Projects Manager to the Administrator of the Division of Medical Eligibility. This person will develop and manage essential projects across multiple bureaus within the Division of Medical Eligibility, other HFS divisions, and across other state agencies on behalf of the Division Administrator. This position will review new and proposed legislation on behalf of the Division Administrator, develop reports relating to eligibility data, handle special projects, and serve as a spokesperson for the Division Administrator. This position requires exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively, technical writing ability, and strong data and analytics skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate their dedication to teamwork, the ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, as well as the desire to promote and provide quality services on behalf of the State of Illinois.