Eligibility System Tester (MOA I)
About The Position
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS)'s, Bureau of Medical Eligibility and Special Programs is seeking to hire an Eligibility System Tester for its Integrated Eligibility System user acceptance testing team. The candidate will join a talented team of colleagues working to improve the lives of Illinoisans by assuring that HFS programs and systems provide health coverage to eligible Illinoisans consistent with state and federal requirements. As a tester, the candidate will work collaboratively with individuals across the bureau as well as in other bureaus and other state agencies to design, test, and implement changes to the Integrated Eligibility System which is used by staff statewide to determine and maintain eligibility for public benefits such as the Medicaid program administered by HFS. The ideal candidate will have a high attention to detail and excellent communication skills that allows them to document findings thoroughly and accurately and to interpret and explain complex materials. The candidate should enjoy problem solving and possess critical thinking skills. They should also thrive in a fast-paced work environment that requires prioritization of multiple ongoing work streams and working collaboratively as a part of a team. HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.
Requirements
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, supplemented by a master's degree in business or public administration, with coursework in areas such as economic theory, accounting and finance, organizational theory, and operations research
- Requires one (1) year progressively responsible professional experience in management operations analysis or the completion of an approved training program
- Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
- Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
- Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop
Responsibilities
- Serves as an Eligibility Tester
- Provides design recommendations for IES and downstream processes based on Agency needs and knowledge of policy and procedures (MMIS, PAAS, KCDB, HBWD DB)
- Participates in the analysis of outcomes vs expected outcomes to help identify problem areas, gaps in design, and any other issues
- Reviews Medical program policy and rule changes for impact to IES
- Assists in preparing reports for leadership on outcomes and quality control
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Benefits
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
