Technical Data Strategy Manager

Job Requisition ID: 57257 Opening Date: 07/02/2026Closing Date: 07/17/2026Agency:Department of Healthcare and Family ServicesClass Title: MANAGER-DATA SYSTEMS - 81541 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated starting salary range $8,500 - $10,500/month based on experienceJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full Time County: CookNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: NoneMerit Comp Code: 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 is seeking to hire a Technical Data Strategy Manager to assist the Department in modernizing our Enterprise Data Warehouse and shape the future of how the Agency builds with data. The ideal candidate will have strong product management experience and the ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear actionable strategies. They will have excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills tailored for both technical teams and business leaders. They will also possess the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders to understand business needs and identify cross-functional dependencies and process improvements. The ideal candidate for this position will be a strategic thinker with a board, enterprise-wide view coupled with strong analytical skills. 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 Under direction, serves as the Technical Data Strategy Manager in the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) Owns the product strategy for data projects, including, but not limited to, the EDW modernization Aligns stakeholders across HHS agencies, the EDW team, program offices, and vendors. Resolves competing priorities and trade-offs; reports strategy, roadmap, and progress to System Strategy leadership Defines and tracks outcome measures and KPIs for EDW modernization. Sets data governance, data quality, and master data management requirements; ensures alignment with federal reporting obligations Owns technical solutions, specifications, and vendor deliverables for feasibility and roadmap alignment. Directs technical staff and contractors performing development, testing, and implementation Coordinates technical security planning efforts for EDW modernization and other program initiatives in accordance with State of Illinois cybersecurity strategy Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in computer science, information technology, business or other related fields Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in management information systems, or data architecture Preferred Qualifications Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in enterprise data environments Five (5) years of experience with hardware and software, languages, and procedures to provide assigned technical and analytical services Five (5) years of experience with software development Five (5) years of experience in network architecture and client/server technology Three (3) years of experience in a regulated industry such as finance or healthcare Three (3) years of Expert level database administration skills Three (3) years of experience in product management Three (3) years of experience with business intelligence tools Conditions of Employmentt 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 This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings 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 8:30am - 5:00pm Headquarter Location: 401 South Clinton Street, Chicago, IL 60601Work County: CookAgency Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io Group: Leadership & Management Statement of Economic Interest: This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings. 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: View email address on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io