Administrative and Program Support DHS Office of Clinical

Administrative and Program Support for the DHS Office of Clinical serves as a key procurement liaison within the Illinois Department of Human Services, supporting the acquisition of clinical, pharmaceutical, and technology-enabled services critical to state-funded behavioral health and social service delivery. Though not formally designated as a contracting officer, this role facilitates the planning, requirements definition, and vendor coordination for operational contracts that sustain clinical infrastructure, pharmacy access, and digital health systems. They work closely with program managers and fiscal officers to translate clinical needs into solicitation language, ensuring alignment with state mandates for integrated care delivery and workforce support. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented, this role engages with a broad spectrum of vendors including pharmaceutical manufacturers, electromedical equipment suppliers, retail pharmacies, and health data infrastructure providers. The procurement pattern reflects a reliance on established industry partners capable of delivering compliant, scalable solutions across public health networks, with an emphasis on reliability, regulatory adherence, and interoperability with state health information systems. This position exhibits no preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. There is no documented emphasis on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, indicating a procurement strategy prioritizing capability and compliance over socioeconomic targeting, consistent with the agency’s operational urgency and scale. The primary NAICS focus includes pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing, electromedical apparatus production, pharmacy retail, health data services, and pharmacy benefit management. This reflects deep expertise in procuring medications, clinical devices, digital health platforms, and third-party administrative services that underpin Illinois’ public health safety net. The role requires technical fluency in FDA-regulated products, HIPAA-compliant data systems, and PBMs to ensure seamless integration of services across community-based care models.