Regional Contract Analyst
Regional Contract Analyst
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$ 6589 - 9541
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:47255
Closing Date: 06/17/2025
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title:SOCIAL SERV PROGRAM PLANNER III - 41313
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/25) $6589/monthly; Full Range $6589-$9541/monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Stephenson
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 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 Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized professional and energetic individual to serve as Regional Contract Analyst. Under general direction this position will coordinate plan negotiate interpret and monitor purchase of service contracts in accordance with Department policy within the assigned region. The position will collaborate with Department staff in developing needs assessment and in the development of program plans for integration in purchase of service contracts and monitoring. The position will conduct monitoring reviews of assigned vendors/providers to ensure compliance with contract and program plan. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and focused on ensuring the Department receives the greatest value for its contract dollars. 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 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 Regional ContractAnalyst
- Conducts monitoring reviews of assigned vendors/providers to ensure compliance with contract and programplan
- Through the use of Department systems prepares written reports of reviews conducted and performs necessary data entry functions in Contracts databases related to on-going evaluation and tracking of compliance andexpenditures
- Maintains systems of data collection to ensure that vendor/provider contractual billing quarterly reports annual audits and narrative reports are submitted to the region within timeframes indicated in the program plan
- Completes abstracts for all contracts and amendments for the assigned region asneeded
- Attends meetings and trainings to develop and maintain an understanding of new state and Department initiatives and ensure effective implementation of those initiatives
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumeratedabove
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of a mastersdegree
- Requires one year of progressively responsible professional experience in community organization social service work or in program planning and development
Specialized Skills
Of the noted year of experience requires that the experience include one year of experience in contract budget analysis and one year of experience in the use of Excel Access and accounting systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 year of experience in contract budget analysis in a public or business organization.
- 1 year of experience utilizing Excel Access and accounting systems in a public or business organization.
- 2 years of experience in a professional setting applying thorough knowledge of the program objectives of agencies developing social policy.
- 2 years of experience in a professional setting applying extensive knowledge of the structure organization and methods of social welfare institutions.
- 2 years of experience in a professional setting applying technical ability to analyze and evaluate programs and procedures.
- 2 years of experience in a professional setting applying the ability to verify that program operations comply with all rules regulations policies and procedures.
- 2 years of experience in a professional setting applying the ability to effectively communicate ideas in written and oral form.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to pass a backgroundcheck.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate valid driverslicense.
- 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 jobdescription.
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.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 1826 S West Ave Freeport Illinois 61032
Agency Contact:Chelsea Vance
Email:
Posting Group: Fiscal Finance & Procurement
This positionDOEScontain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
Revolving Door
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 ExecutiveInspector 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 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
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to thecareer portalfor State employees and review theInternal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
