Electronic Grant Management System Program Manager (46848)
Electronic Grant Management System Program Manager (46848)
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:46848
Closing Date: 06/05/2025
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title:EXECUTIVE I 13851
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $(Full Range $5703 to $8170)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062
Merit Comp Code:
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 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.
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 youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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 toptier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized professional and results oriented individual to serve as Electronic Grant Management System Program Manager. Under direction this position will review and monitor unit operations to ensure the operational and administrative goals and activities of the Department of Children and Family Services Grant Accountability Unit are aligned with the state regulated Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) requirements. The position will implement policies and procedures related to GATA on a statewide basis and manage coordinate and oversee the Departments use of the Electronic Grant Management System (eGMS) GATA Implementation website and GATA Training Portal. In addition this position will configure pre and postaward functionality within eGMS including grant applications application review criteria performance reports award agreements and modifications. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is committed to ensuring that the Departments grant management activities occur in the most efficient effective manner possible. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan excellent benefits and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership and communication capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Electronic Grant Management System Program Manager.
- Configures pre and postaward functionality within eGMS including grant applications application review criteria performance reports award agreements and modifications.
- Conducts regular monitoring to ensure prequalification compliance and internal controls questionnaires of current providers and prospective applicants.
- Provides technical assistance to internal staff and external applicants and grantees.
- Provides assistance to the Department in federal compliance activities by developing information and identifying problematic issues.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college preferably with courses in business or public administration.
- Requires one year of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers 1 year of professional experience utilizing an electronic grant management system.
- Prefers 1 year of experience exercising thorough knowledge of grant management operations processes and procedures in a public or private organization.
- Prefers 2 years of professional experience performing research and analysis in a public or business organization.
- Prefers 2 years of experience serving in a liaison capacity for a public or business organization.
- Prefers 2 years of experience in an office setting utilizing strong computer skills.
Specialized Skills
- Of the noted one year of experience requires experience in the use of an electronic grant management system.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to pass a background check.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency
DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption children and families are our focus. The Division of Budget and Finance plays a supporting role in the Departments operations by working to ensure the agencys financial stability and implementation of sound budgetary practices.
Work Hours: Monday Friday 8:30 AM 5:00 PM
Work Location: 4500 S 6th St Rd Springfield Illinois 62703
Agency Contact: Shane Power
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Posting Group: Fiscal Finance & Procurement
This position DOES contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
Revolving Door
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/545 apply to this
position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered nonState employment during
State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall
prior to accepting any such nonState employment offer notify the Office of the Executive
Inspector Generalfor the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
Economic Interest
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A101 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 1509) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
