ASSISTANT BENEFITS FINANCE OFFICER

Agency: Department of Central Management Services

Position: (SPSA, opt. 2)
Closing Date/Time: 07/08/2024
Salary: $111,996-121,992/annually anticipated
Job Type: Salaried
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None

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

REQUISITION IDENTIFICATION #38993

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 Central Management 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is seeking to bring aboard an efficient, highly skilled, and detailed oriented candidate to serve as the Assistant Finance Officer with the Bureau of Benefits (BoB). This position works in concert with the Benefits Finance Officer to develop and implement statewide benefits budgets, acts on behalf of the BoB Finance Officer, coordinates Bureau-wide and multi-divisional fiscal activities and initiatives. Other duties include but are not limited independently managing bill analysis for several BoB programs. All are encouraged to apply!

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under general direction of the Benefits Finance Officer and functional direction of CMS’ Chief Financial Officer, serves as the Assistant Benefits Finance Officer for the Statewide Benefits Programs.
Formulates statewide Benefits Program budgets to Governor's Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) in coordination with the Benefits Finance Officer.
Serves as an Agency spokesperson on assigned healthcare budgets and confers with the Benefits Finance Officer to coordinate agency responses on complex communications.
Provides analysis of new Agency and Governor's Office initiatives related to the Benefits Program budgets using complex modeling tools and programs working in coordination with the Benefits Finance Officer.
Manages bill analyses concerning legislation affecting the Benefits Program budgets and confers with the Benefits Finance Officer to recommend responses and receive direction.
Represents the Benefits Finance Officer in executive and legislative meetings, trainings, conferences, and on other internal/external communications.
Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably with the scope of the duties enumerated above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, with extensive coursework in accounting and/or finance.
Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a healthcare/employee benefits service organization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prefers extensive knowledge of managing state government appropriations, spending, and budgets.
Prefers extensive knowledge of analyzing and projecting revenues, costs, liability trends.
Prefers extensive knowledge in the use of Microsoft Excel and data management.
Prefers working knowledge of rate-setting and cost-allocation.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position requires the applicant to pass a background check.
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 may require the ability to work evenings and weekends. This also requires the ability to work in a 24 hour ‘on call’ capacity.
Requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
Requires use of agency supplied equipment (i.e., mobile phone, laptop, etc.)

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

ABOUT THE AGENCY

Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State’s more than 60 agencies, universities, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable service to all Illinois citizens. The Agency’s mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves. Among the services CMS provides are human resources facilitation; benefits programs for employees, retirees, and local governments; property and facilities management; diversity initiatives for public contracting and State employment; joint purchasing support; vehicle oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination.

CMS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. CMS offers a robust benefit package including:

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid and remote)
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
12 Weeks Paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually; paid vacation days (10-25 days based on years of service annually; paid personal days (3 days annually)
Paid State holidays 13-14 days annually

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Work Location: 801 S 7th St Springfield, IL 62703-2487
Agency Contact: Susan Shew
Email: [email protected]
Phone #:217-685-3312

Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement

Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a
probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the
Department of Central Management Services’s discretion.

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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