Early Intervention Central Billing Specialist (Public Service Administrator)

Job Requisition ID: 57471 
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 08/07/2026
Agency: Department of Early Childhood 
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option: Fiscal Management/Accounting/Budget/ Internal Audit/Insurance/Financial 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,571 - $12,651 per month ($102,852 - $151,812 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: N/A

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Position Overview:

The Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC) is seeking to hire a dynamic, organized, detail-oriented manager to serve as the Early Intervention Central Billing Specialist.  This position analyzes Early Intervention (EI) program claims and billing data to identify trends and system issues, reviews and analyzes high-volume EI claims data processed annually by the EI Central Billing Office (CBO), and supports billing process improvement and policy clarification.  If you are interested in this unique opportunity to join a dedicated team of Early Childhood professionals, we invite you to apply for the Early Intervention Central Billing Specialist position with IDEC!  

Illinois Department of Early Childhood offers a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday schedule
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid Parental leave
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually
• (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)
• Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
• (13-14) paid state holidays annually

Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process.

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.

Essential Functions

• Subject to management approval of the Early Intervention Billing and Payments Manager, serves as the Early Intervention Central Billing Specialist.
• Supports billing process improvement and policy clarification.
• Serves as a day-to-day program contact for the EI CBO in coordination with the EI program centralized billing vendor for billing-related data questions, trend analysis, and operational billing issues requiring data analysis or follow up.
• Contributes to training, technical assistance, and prevention of billing errors.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably withing 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 courses in business, fiscal or accounting.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative fiscal and/or accounting experience in a public or private business organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of professional experience analyzing large datasets, identifying trends or systems-level issues, and translating findings into operational or policy recommendations.
• Two (2) years of professional experience working with health care billing, claims, payments, financial data, or program operations in a large public or private organization.
• Master’s degree in public administration, finance, health administration, data analytics, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of experience working with billing, claims, or reimbursement systems to identify errors, resolve issues, or improve accuracy and efficiency.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to successfully pass an agency criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.
• Requires the ability to successfully pass a Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System (CANTS) background check. 
• Requires the ability to use and maintain state-issued equipment, such as a cell phone, laptop, etc.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Headquarter Location: 4800 Wabash Ave., Springfield, Illinois
Work County: Sangamon
Email: dec.jobs@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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