Assistant Deputy Director for Program Implementation Job Details | State of Illinois

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 123.000 - 145.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Pension Plan

Flexible hybrid schedules

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services seeks an Assistant Deputy Director for Program Implementation to ensure successful tech and data project delivery across the agency. You will drive end-to-end modernization, align policy concepts with measurable impact, and steward complex programs from initiation through improvement.

The role requires extensive project management experience, vendor oversight, and stakeholder engagement, with a hybrid work schedule in Chicago.

Qualifikationen

• Four-year college degree required.
• Experience in public or government project implementations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project management best practices.

Aufgaben

• Plan, direct, and implement systems and data projects for HFS.
• Manage external vendors and contracts with Procurement Management.
• Supervise staff and liaise with agency teams on projects.
• Develop and evaluate detailed project plans and milestones.
• Lead cross-functional teams to successful delivery.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Vendor management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or higher

Jobbeschreibung

Assistant Deputy Director for Program Implementation

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

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

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Date: Oct 22, 2026

Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60607

Salary: Anticipated starting salary range $11,000 - $13,000 monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: None

Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

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: [e-mail]

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 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 experienceThree (3) years of professional experience managing multiple concurrent large-scale projectsThree (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

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible Hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas.
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental LeaveDeferred 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)

Statement of Economic Interest

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.

Term Appointment

Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services's discretion.

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:

• [e-mail]
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