Description

Long Term Care Reimbursement Analyst (PSA Opt 1)

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

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Sponsorship for Employment

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Disclosure of Salary Information

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Date: Sep 30, 2026

Location:
Springfield, IL, US, 62704

Job Requisition ID: 56276

Job Requisition ID: 56276
BPIS: 08417

Opening Date: 10/01/2026
Closing Date: 10/19/2026
Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary (eff. 7/1/26) $8571/monthly; Full salary range $8571 - $12,651/monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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, Division, Section of Rate Development & Analysis is seeking a candidate to serve as a Long Term Care Reimbursement Analyst. This position will analyze and implement policies and procedures for the program in addition to directing the review, evaluation and projection of anticipated services and costs of providing long term care services to Illinois Medical Assistance customers.

The ideal candidate will have a strong data analytic background, the ability to understand complex reimbursement structures, and the desire to promote and provide quality services on behalf of the State of Illinois 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 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 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.

Essential Functions

• Subject to management approval, serves as Long Term Care Reimbursement Analyst by planning, organizing, directing, executing, and managing the Statewide Long-Term Care Reimbursement Program
• Serves as liaison to agency staff on the maintenance of the Long-Term Care Reimbursement Program
• Develops databases for Long-Term Care reimbursement
• Researches and evaluates issues relative to reimbursement
• 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, preferably with courses in business or public administration
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization

Specialized Skills

• Three (3) years of experience working with Statistical Software Suite, Structured Query Language, BiQuery, Excel, or similar software
• Two (2) years of experience with Medicaid reimbursement

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with Statistical Software Suite, Structured Query Language, Bi Query, Excel or similar software
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with Medicaid Reimbursement
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with and analyzing large data sets to develop policies and inform decision making
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience working with policies and procedures for a public or private organization
• Extensive knowledge of Medicaid reimbursement policies and procedures

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
• Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends
• 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 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Headquarter Location: 201 S Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62704
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: HFS.DMPApps@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

This position DOES contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.

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