CONTRACTUAL WORKER Data Strategy Advisor

State of Illinois; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Illinois is seeking a Data Strategy Advisor to develop and implement a forward-looking data strategy that strengthens the agency's decision-making capabilities. The role involves collaborating with agency leadership and partners to analyze Medicaid program data, define performance measures, support strategic initiatives, and provide critical support to the HHSi2 project.

The successful candidate will translate complex data into actionable insights and support forecasting, modeling, and

Qualifications

• Four years of college education or equivalent
• Minimum six years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization
• Four years of experience working with Medicaid programs and/or social service programs in State Government
• Four years of extensive experience developing and implementing strategic planning processes
• Strong data analysis and communication skills with ability to present to high-level personnel
• Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a forward-looking data strategy to strengthen decision making.
• Collaborate with agency leadership and partners to analyze Medicaid program data.
• Define performance measures to support strategic initiatives.
• Provide critical support to the HHSi2 project.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights to guide policy and resource allocation decisions.
• Support forecasting, modeling, and scenario analysis to inform decisions.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Forecasting

Scenario analysis

Education

Four years of college education or equivalent

Job description

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services seeks a Data Strategy Advisor to develop and implement a forward-looking data strategy that strengthens the agency's decision-making capabilities. The role involves collaborating with agency leadership and partners to analyze Medicaid program data, define performance measures, support strategic initiatives, and provide critical support to the HHSi2 project. The successful candidate will translate complex data into actionable insights and support forecasting, modeling, and scenario analysis to guide policy and resource allocation decisions.

Key qualifications:

• Four years of college education or equivalent
• Minimum six years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization
• Four years of experience working with Medicaid programs and/or social service programs in State Government
• Four years of extensive experience developing and implementing strategic planning processes
• Strong data analysis and communication skills with ability to present to high-level personnel
• Master's degree preferred