SYSTEMS PROJECT MANAGER (SPSA, OPT 1)

Job Requisition ID: 52355 
Closing Date: 01/13/2026
​Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $10,500/monthly; Salary range $10,500 - $12,500/monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Federally Funded, Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from Collective Bargaining Coverage

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.

 

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 Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), Division of Finance, Bureau of Collection Services (BOC) is seeking to hire a highly qualified individual to serve as the Systems Project Manager. This position will manage system implementations and process enhancement projects for the Third-Party Liability and Technical Recovery Services sections and serve as the designated BOC subject matter expert for the Third-Party Electronic Database (TED) system and other electronic systems. In addition, this position will plan, direct, and evaluate the development and implementation of asset or income information discovery projects on customers/former customers and confers with management to ensure the integration of program function activities in resolving administrative problems regarding the completion for making improvements in the processing of collection referrals throughout the Department.  The ideal candidate will be professional, motivated, able to work independently, and possess excellent communication and project management skills.

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

Employees receive a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• 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  
• Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Employees 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)

 

If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today!

 

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 colle