SENIOR DATA STRATEGY ADVISOR (SPSA OPT. 1)(CONTRACTUAL WORKER)

Job Requisition ID: 50296
Start Date: 09/22/25

Closing Date: 10/06/2025
​Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Class Title: CONTRACTUAL WORKER - 10000
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary range $10,000; Full salary range $10,000 - $12,000/monthly
Job Type: Hourly
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon or Cook County
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code:

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

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 Statement

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services is seeking a highly motivated and visionary Senior Data Strategy Advisor to lead the agency’s data strategy and provide critical insights that inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement across the Illinois Medicaid program. This strategic role will translate complex data into actionable recommendations that shape policy, enhance program performance, and improve service delivery. The ideal candidate will bring a powerful combination of strategic vision and technical expertise, using data to advance health equity and support HFS’s mission of delivering comprehensive, high-quality healthcare coverage to Illinois residents.

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

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.

Duties to be Performed

• Develop an overall data strategy plan and roadmap for increasing maturity for the Agency working closely with the Deputy Director of Strategic Planning and other Agency leadership along with other critical and closely aligned agencies
• Collaborate closely with the Deputy Director of Strategic Planning to provide data-driven insights that guide strategic initiatives and program improvements
• Analyze Medicaid program data, including utilization, costs, outcomes, and population health metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Develop data visualizations, dashboards, and reports that clearly communicate findings to leadership and stakeholders
• Help define performance measures and track progress against strategic goals and regulatory requirements
• Support forecasting, modeling, and scenario analysis to evaluate potential impacts of policy changes and resource allocation decisions
• Collaborate with IT, analytics teams, and external vendors to ensure data quality, accessibility, and integration from disparate sources
• Maintain an understanding of federal and state Medicaid regulations, funding, and reporting requirements to contextualize data findings
• Aid in preparing presentations and briefing materials for internal and external audiences, including government officials, partners, and the public

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, business or related field or equivalent work experience
• Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a health or human services organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers a minimum of five (5) years of increasing responsible experience gathering and defining data strategies for governmental or private sector healthcare operations utilizing frameworks (e.g., DAMA, CMMI, etc.)
• Prefers a minimum of 10+ years’ experience in data analysis, preferably within healthcare, public health, or government programs
• Prefers strong proficiency with data analysis tools such as SQL, Excel, Python, R, or similar
• Prefers experience developing data visualizations and dashboards using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent
• Prefers ability to analyze complex datasets and translate findings into clear strategic recommendations
• Prefers excellent communication skills, with the ability to present data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Prefers knowledge of Medicaid programs, healthcare data systems
• Prefers experience with Medicaid claims data and healthcare utilization datasets
• Prefers knowledge of healthcare policy, health economics
• Prefers experience working with HIPAA-compliant data systems and understanding of privacy regulations

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

​Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Location: 201 South Grand Ave, East, Springfield IL OR 401 South Clinton St, Chicago IL
Agency Contact: [email protected]

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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