Hospital and Provider Services Bureau Chief (SPSA, Opt 1)

Job Requisition ID: 57599

BPIS: 08477
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 08/11/2026
Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) 
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $11,000/mo.; Full salary range $11,000 - $13,000/mo.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Federally Funded, Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from Collective Bargaining Coverage

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application.  Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

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, dedicated to improving lives for 3.2 million Illinoisans, is seeking to hire a highly motivated, qualified individual in the Bureau of Hospital and Provider Services. This position plans, develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines, develops long range plans for the programs, manages medical provider enrollment services, including hospital and non-institutional providers, develops and presents training and education to healthcare providers, confers with legislators, supervises a large staff and serves as agency spokesperson.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate their dedication to teamwork, the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, a strong supervisory background including experience managing a large staff, managing large scale operations, 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.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Headquarter Location: 201 S Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62704
Work County: Sangamon
Email: [email protected]
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

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 Healthcare and Family 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:

• [email protected]


• [email protected]