Deputy director of business

Job Requisition ID: 50088

Closing Date: 10/01/2025

Agency: Department of Insurance

Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070

Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: $9,174 to $11,174 (Anticipated starting salary non-state $9,174)

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: None

Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency

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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 Deputy Director of Marketplace Business Solutions provides strategic direction, leadership and support resources for all GCI business areas. This position will effectively manage GCI’s partnerships and operations with DoIT and contracted technology vendors and work with GCI management teams to ensure that objectives and goals are met. The position will lead key initiatives from implementation to sustainable operations. The position appreciates the value and importance of building and maintaining relationships with GCI staff and external stakeholders. The position oversees the GCI project management team, and requires strategic leadership, strong leadership skills, creativity, and an advanced communication competency. This position works closely with the GCI Marketplace Director and senior staff to design and drive business solutions and continuous improvement of functions and services. We invite all qualified applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

• Provides leadership, vision, management, and coordination of the technology and business services portfolio for Get Covered Illinois (GCI).
• Develops and directs GCI’s organizational and program management functions and capabilities.
• Directs and oversees GCI’s project management infrastructure and services, including oversight of all major initiatives and new program and technology implementations.
• Manages, oversees and facilitates key stakeholders; represents GCI at public forums, state and national meetings, before legislative committees, with federal agencies and officials, health care industry leaders, and key vendors speaking on behalf of the Director and Marketplace Director.
• 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

• Prefers at least two (2) years professional experience working on Affordable Care Act programs.
• Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience managing projects.
• Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience leading new initiatives for a government or health care organization.
• Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience with health insurance regulation.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience with process improvement initiatives.
• Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience with stakeholder management and/or analysis.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience in contract or vendor management.
• Prefers at least four (4) years of experience in public and business administration, principles, and practices.
• Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience working in a union environment.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to pass a background check.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• 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

The Department of Insurance (DOI) regulates the insurance market in the State of Illinois including, but not limited to, licensing and educating insurance agents, investigating Workers Compensation fraud, and examining the operations and finances of insurance companies domiciled in the state. We are committed to protecting consumers and regulating the insurance industry with innovation and efficiency. DOI has approximately 220 employees who are split between our Chicago and Springfield offices.

State of Illinois employees enjoy a robust benefit package, including:

• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• 10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (sick days carry over from year to year)
• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• 3 Paid Personal Days annually
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Flexible work schedules may be available, dependent upon position
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

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Work Hours: M-F; 8:30am - 4:30pm

• Requires the ability to report to the work location during work hours

Work Location: 320 W Washington St, Springfield, Illinois, 62767

Agency Contact Email: [email protected]

Posting Group: Leadership & Management

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:

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