Audit Compliance Unit Manager

State-of-Illinois; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Deferred compensation

Sick days

Vacation days

Personal days

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Division of Medical Eligibility, is seeking to hire a professional and motivated individual to serve as the audit compliance manager.

This Public Service Administrator (PSA) will provide review and coordination of internal and external audit compliance functions, including recommending implementation and development of policies for the Division of Eligibility.

Qualifications

• Requires four (4) years of college
• Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization
• Four (4) years of professional experience in medical eligibility administration is preferred
• Four (4) years of professional experience with audits in large organizations is preferred
• Four (4) years of experience with medical eligibility systems is preferred
• Familiarity with state medical eligibility law and related processes is preferred
• Three (3)+ years supervisory experience is preferred
• Three (3)+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite or related tools is preferred

Responsibilities

• Audit Compliance Unit Manager reviews internal and external audit functions and develops policies for the Division of Medical Eligibility
• Ensures accurate, complete, and timely responses for audit requests
• Manages highly complex, confidential tasks to support Division operations
• Serves as full line supervisor
• Performs other duties within the scope of the job description

Education

Four years of college

Job description

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

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

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.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

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

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.

Salary: Anticipated starting salary $8,500-$10,500 monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Position Overview

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Division of Medical Eligibility, is seeking to hire a professional and motivated individual to serve as the eligibility audit compliance manager. This Public Service Administrator (PSA) will provide review and coordination of internal and external audit compliance functions, including recommending implementation and development of policies for the Division of Eligibility. The candidate will ensure accurate, complete and timely responses for all audit requests within the Division. The nature of the work is very collaborative and requires good working relationships with other staff and bureaus in HFS, other agencies, and contactors. This position is a fast-paced environment requiring flexibilities, excellent prioritization skills and dedication to teamwork.

HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you,

Essential Functions

• Subject to management approval, serves as Audit Compliance Unit Manager in providing a review of internal andexternal audit compliance functions including the implementation and development of policies for the Division ofMedical Eligibility
• Performs a variety of activities to ensure accurate, complete, and timely responses for all audit requests
• Performs a variety of highly complex and advanced functions, frequently of a highly sensitive and confidential nature, to facilitate management of issues impacting Division operations
• Serves as full line supervisor
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumeratedabove

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years of professional experience in medical eligibility administration with Title XIX and XII for a public or businessorganization
• Four (4) years of professional experience working with internal and external audits for a large organization providing or utilizing health benefits or health initiatives
• Four (4) years of professional experience working with medical eligibility and payments systems, such as the Integrated Eligibility System and Medicaid Management Information System
• Four (4) years of professional experience working with State medical eligibility law and its applicable process to policy and procedures
• Four (4) or more years of professional experience in governmental auditing
• Three (3) or more years of supervisory experience in a public or private organization
• Three (3) of more years of experience utilizing computer applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite or relevant

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
• Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop and/or cell phone
• 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 requires 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:

• 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
• 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 the start date)

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Headquarter Location: 201 S Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62704
Work County: Sangamon
Email: [e-mail]

Statement of Economic Interest:

This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiringthe 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 Secretaryof State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement ofEconomic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive EthicsCommission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

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: