Senior Advisor for International Economic Development

Position Overview

Join our team as the Senior Foreign Direct Investment Manager where youll drive transformative growth by attracting and managing foreign direct investments that create lasting economic impact. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape international partnerships foster innovation and lead strategic initiatives in a dynamic globally connected environment. If youre passionate about building relationships and delivering tangible results this is your chance to make a difference on a global stage.

Essential Functions

• Develops policy and strategy around foreign direct investment (FDI) programs in coordination with the international trade offices.
• Directs programs for attracting direct foreign investment to Illinois.
• Serves as a full-line supervisor.
• Coordinates with Office of Trade and Investment Foreign Offices to ensure strategic alignment in foreign direct investment outreach and engagement.
• Manages the end-to-end lifecycle of investment projects including prospect identification and facilitation of incentive discussions.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge skill and experience equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with courses in business marketing or public administration.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in business management with an emphasis on international marketing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers two (2) years experience working on international trade performing duties such as market research or business lead generation.
• Prefers two (2) years experience in sales marketing business development or business counseling with a focus on international markets.
• Prefers two (2) years experience developing or managing a budget.
• Prefers two (2) years experience with end-to-end accountability (owning managing and delivering) for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Prefers two (2) years experience in public facing role that includes presenting or promoting both in domestic and international settings.
• Prefers two (2) years experience collecting and analyzing data developing recommendations and presenting to executive leadership.
• Prefers intermediate-level experience in the utilization of spreadsheet software document creation email and cloud-based platforms.
• Prefers intermediate experience using client management and project management systems.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel with some overnight stays both statewide and internationally.
• Requires appropriate valid drivers license and passport.
• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history form.
• 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.
• Requires ability to attend seminars conferences and trainings to stay current on methods tools ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• 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 Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statement of Economic Interest with the Office of Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the 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.
• 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.

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

The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators investing in communities strengthening Illinois world-class workforce fostering innovation and ushering in the new clean energy economy DCEO works to fortify Illinois reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live work and do business.