Eligibility Policy Bureau Chief

Job Requisition : 59364

Opening Date: 10/05/2026

Closing Date: 10/20/2026

Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services

BPIS: 11610

Class

Title:

SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)

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

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated starting salary $10,500-$12,500 monthly based on experience

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: None

Merit Comp Code: Federally Funded, Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from Collective Bargaining Coverage

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: It is required that a person reports to the headquarters on this job position as necessary (could be weekly, monthly, or other schedule) dependent on operational need

Headquarter

Location:

201 S Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62704

Work County: Sangamon

Sangamon or Cook - location determined after candidate selection

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—including 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.

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is seeking to hire a dynamic, organized, detail-oriented individual to serve as the Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Eligibility Policy.

As Chief of the Bureau of Eligibility Policy you will work with a dedicated team of colleagues in HFS and in other state agencies to improve the lives of Illinoisans by assuring that HFS programs provide health benefits coverage to eligible Illinoisans consistent with state and federal eligibility policy requirements.

The ideal candidate will have experience analyzing and implementing federal Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and State medical program eligibility policies, laws, regulations. This is a high-level management and advisory position with significant responsibility. The nature of the work is very collaborative and requires establishing good working relationships within HFS as well as with other state agencies, and public stakeholders.

We invite all qualified applicants to apply.

The work location for this role will be either Sangamon or Cook County - location will be determined after candidate selection.

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

• Subject to management approval, serves as the Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Eligibility Policy by planning, directing, and evaluating the operations and activities of bureau for the Division of Medical Eligibility
• Serves as full line supervisor
• Manages and monitors coordination of medical eligibility policy development and implementation with other relevant Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) and sister agency initiatives and programs
• Reviews programmatic and operational functions to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines
• Confers with Department management, private and public organizations, state and federal government agencies, and other community partners that inform, support, and provide oversight of medical eligibility programs
• Supports Department…