CONTRACTUAL WORKER Strategic Planning Expert

Illinoiscomptroller; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 156,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services seeks a Strategic Planning Expert to develop and analyze best practices to streamline long-term planning and improve service delivery. The role requires leadership, collaboration with internal and external partners, and robust communication skills.

Minimum qualifications include a four-year college degree and six years of progressive administrative experience; Medicaid or social service program experience is preferred, with a Master's degree

Qualifications

• Requires 4 years of college and 6 years of progressive administrative experience.
• Preferred Medicaid or social service program experience in State Government; Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze best practices to streamline agency planning processes.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to achieve long-term planning goals.

Skills

Strategic planning

Public speaking

Written communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

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CONTRACTUAL WORKER Strategic Planning Expert

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.

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Job Requisition ID:58721
Opening Date: 09/11/2026
Closing Date: 09/25/2026
Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Class Title:CONTRACTUAL WORKER - 10000
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $14,000/month; Full salary range $14,000-$16,000/month
Job Type: Hourly
Category:Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:
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]

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application.

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, Office of the Director, is seeking a high-energy individual with experience working in the field of strategic planning to serve as a Strategic Planning Expert. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work cohesively with internal and external partners to develop and analyze best practices to streamline the processes necessary to achieve the agency’s long term planning goal of improving service delivery. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong leadership skills to achieve set goals while demonstrating independent initiative. The candidate will possess strong communication skills.

HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college
• Requires a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience working with Medicaid programs and/or other social service programs in State Government
• Four (4) years of extensive experience developing and implementing of strategic planning processes
• Four (4) years of extensive experience with strategic direction of a large organization
• Four (4) years of extensive knowledge of the steps necessary to achieve Executive Staff cooperation and implementation of the major policies to improve service delivery
• Four (4) years of experience communicating to high level personnel, preferably in the context of government and strategic planning processes. Must be able to write well and present comfortably in public
• Possess a Master's degree

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
• Requires ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop
• Ability to work normal working hours

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Agency Statement

At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of people in Illinois lead healthier and more successful lives. 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. HFS is an equal opportunity employer.

HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity 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.

Benefits Statement

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Office of the Director, is seeking a high-energy individual with experience working in the field of strategic planning to serve as a Strategic Planning Expert. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work cohesively with internal and external partners to develop and analyze best practices to streamline the processes necessary to achieve the agency’s long term planning goal of improving service delivery. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong leadership skills to achieve set goals while demonstrating independent initiative. The candidate will possess strong communication skills.

HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

Employees receive a robust benefit package including:

• Flexible Hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas.
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• 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 start date)

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: