Medicaid Project Management Specialist/Medicaid Project Management Coordinator-OMI (Hybrid)
University of Illinois

Medicaid Project Management Specialist/Medicaid Project Management Coordinator-OMI (Hybrid)

Office of Medicaid Innovation

Sponsorship for Work authorization is not available for this position.

Function

Medicaid Project Management Specialist:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Project Management and OMI Leadership, the Project Specialist will assist the Office of Medicaid Innovation (OMI) with day-to-day management of projects and initiatives between the University of Illinois System and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS). The Project Management Specialist will develop their knowledge and experience with project management to support multiple ongoing Project Orders to ensure that the goals and deliverables of the interagency agreements are met.

Medicaid Project Management Coordinator:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Project Management, the Project Management Coordinator (PMC) will assist the Office of Medicaid Innovation (OMI) with day-to-day management of projects between the University of Illinois System and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS). The PMC will use their knowledge and experience with project management and leadership skills to manage the work of multiple ongoing projects or engagements to ensure that the goals and deliverables of the Interagency (IA) agreements are met.

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is Illinois' single state Medicaid agency and the state organization responsible for administering Illinois' Medical Assistance and Child Support programs.

In state preferred

Organizational Relationship

Sr. Director, OMI
Director, OMI
Medicaid Project Management Specialist/Medicaid Project Management Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

Medicaid Project Management Specialist:

• Provide program knowledge and expertise of procedures, technical specifications, related to Medicaid Project Order activities
• Assist in the development and administration of Medicaid programs, and special projects.
• Act as a point of contact with University of Illinois departments and HFS
• Support various aspects of project management, including creating project documents/artifacts, project schedules, leading meetings, managing and documenting risk register, backlogs, etc
• Support the management of resources, determination and supervision of staff functions; assists in the recruitment, training, and management of work related to Medicaid Project Orders
• Share and support OMI operating policies and processes.
• Participate in departmental objectives and long-range planning.
• Assist in the development of management reports, analyses, data aggregation related to unit projects.
• Other duties as assigned

Medicaid Project Management Coordinator:

• Provide program/project technical content knowledge and deploy various project management methodologies to support in the delivery of OMI Project Order tasks/deliverables
• Assist in the development and administration of Medicaid programs and special projects.
• Support various aspects of project management, including creating project plans, documents/artifacts, project schedules, leading meetings, managing and documenting risk register, backlogs, etc.
• Oversee the development of Business and Use Cases in support of project/engagement initiation
• Act as a point of contact with University of Illinois departments and HFS
• Support in the management of project related resources and project work product delivery; assists in the recruitment, training, and management of Project Management Office (PMO) staff
• Share and support OMI operating policies and processes..
• Lead in the development of management reports, analyses, and data collection related to project performance
• Coach staff in the application of waterfall and agile project management methodologies
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Medicaid Project Management Specialist:

Bachelor's degree.

A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of project management, Medicaid policy, healthcare, and/or general operations. (Note: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)

Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.

Medicaid Project Management Coordinator:

Bachelor's degree.

A total of three (3) years (36 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of project management, Medicaid policy, healthcare, and/or general operations (Note: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)

Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.

Preferred Education

Medicaid Project Management Coordinator:

1. Posses a PMI-CAPM, PMI-PMP, LSSGB, or similar certification in project management, process improvement, or change management.

Knowledge and Experience

Medicaid Project Management Specialist:

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources
• Skill in analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Skill in scheduling meetings, program activities, and the work of others.
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to adjust actions in relation to others' actions.
• Ability to develop goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment to be able to analyze and investigate a variety of questions or problems
• Ability to analyze and develop guidelines, procedures, and systems

Medicaid Project Management Coordinator:

• Extensive demonstrated knowledge of published project management, process improvement or change management methodologies (PMBOK, Prince2, Scrum, Kanban, SDLC, Procsci, etc.)
• Skill in analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Skill in scheduling meetings, program activities, and the work of others.
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to adjust actions in relation to others' actions.
• Ability to develop goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment to be able to analyze and investigate a variety of questions or problems.
• Ability to analyze and develop guidelines, procedures, and systems.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 - Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 11/19/2024. Salary range for Specialist is $50,000-65,000 and for Coordinator is $70,000-85,000, salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the full range for a position.

System Office jobs such as this one are not eligible for the Referral Program.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on December 12, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact abubo2@uillinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1028092
Job Category: Professional and Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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