JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Projects Administrator (Benefits)

Department of Finance

Chicago Benefits Office

Number of Positions: 1

Under direction, the position is accountable for senior manager level functions

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Conducts research regarding, and develops requirements and specifications for, Request for Proposal (RFP’s) and bids to be advertised
• Oversees and participates in the negotiation of prices, terms, and conditions of contracts with vendors and consultants
• Acts as liaison to the Department of Procurement Services (DPS), vendors, consultants, outside legal counsel, and other departments, i.e., Law, Risk Management, Assets, Information and Services (AIS), involved in the contract process
• Manages implementation, including planning, and testing contract compliance
• Monitors vendor performance to ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions
• Prepares contract compliance reports, include Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) reporting
• Manages employee communication
• Complies with laws and regulations governing wellness programs
• Complies with federal statutes such as COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act), PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act), etc.
• Interprets implications of pending legislation on benefit programs
• Conducts research, responds to issues and develops effective solutions and options, including costing and implementation proposals
• Conducts research and benchmarking to identify contracting opportunities that will increase or improve services/programs offered or reduce cost
• Manages other Chicago Benefits Office functions as assigned, to ensure efficiencies are gained and cost savings realized
• Manages the Appeals process for health care and other benefits
• Implements, manages, and administers other employee benefit programs and Chicago Benefits Office projects as assigned

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class

Location: Department of Finance

Chicago Benefits Office

DePaul Center, 333 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60605

Days: Monday through Friday, weekends may be required

Hours: Normal Business Hours

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or a field of study directly related to the responsibilities of the position, plus five years of project management work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Previous work experience in health care administration
• Previous work experience in contract negotiation and compliance
• Previous work experience working with government procurement processes
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to successfully complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or skills assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources

Lori Lightfoot, Mayor Christopher Owen, Commissioner

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CST on May 9, 2023