Data System Manager
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 9585 - 11250
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:51445
Opening Date: 01/16/2026
Closing Date: 01/30/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option:General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option:
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $9585 - $11250 per month ($115020 - $135000 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Managerial Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
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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
Serves as the Data System Manager. Manages data work to quantify communicate and analyze the impact of investments in existing and new programs made through the Home Illinois initiative and related investments. Manages the development of the Home Illinois dashboard to communicate the impact of investments. Analyzes and maintains understanding of data sources on Department of Human Services (DHS) housing and homelessness programs and other programs supported by the Home Illinois budget. Travels to attend training seminars and conferences to maintain knowledge of best practices and emerging trends in data management data-based storytelling government data collection and communications and homelessness-specific data needs and systems. The Office of Prevent and End Homelessness (OPEH) is a statewide office which works across State agencies and is housed with DHS. OPEHs mission is to coordinate State of Illinois agency strategies and investments and to partner with the community to build a strong safety net and permanent housing for Illinoisans facing homelessness and housing insecurity.
Essential Functions
- Serves as the Data System Manager.
- Analyzes and maintains understanding of data sources on Department of Human Services (DHS) housing and homelessness programs and other programs supported by the Home Illinois budget.
- Travels to attend training seminars and conferences to maintain knowledge of best practices and emerging trends in data management data-based storytelling government data collection and communications and homelessness-specific data needs and systems.
- 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 (4) years of college preferably with courses in business or public administration.
- Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience focused on data research or evaluation for a public or business organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) years of professional experience contributing to data initiatives to improve understanding of the impact of a program including identifying key stakeholders and research questions and collecting organizing analyzing interpretating reporting and presenting multifaceted data elements via written and/or statistical reports/documents.
- Two (2) years of professional experience organizing planning executing and evaluating the development and ongoing use of a data warehouse.
- Two (2) years of professional experience facilitating ongoing relationships and negotiations between partners around a shared data system requiring participation from many partners such as a Homelessness Management Information System or another database.
- Two (2) years of professional experience in homeless services housing or homelessness advocacy homeless-dedicated housing programs homeless or housing research or technical assistance or a similar field.
- Three (3) years of professional experience using verbal and written communication skills to clearly present technical information and training to both technical staff and non-technical end users.
- Two (2) years of professional experience with project management with an understanding of project management principles and methodologies as well as experience with using the softer change management skills necessary to help stakeholders adapt adopt and benefit from changes.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Headquarter Location:555 W. Monroe Floor 3S Chicago IL 60661
Secretarys Office
Office to Prevent and End Homelessness
Research
Work County:Cook
Posting Group:Leadership & Management; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy safe and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion Accessibility Responsibility and Equity.
As a State of Illinois Employee you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health Life Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal Sick & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: INSTRUCTIONS
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- SQL
- Data Collection
- GCP
- Master Data Management
- R
- Data Management
- Clinical Trials
- User Acceptance Testing
- Data Warehouse
- SAS
- Oracle
- Data Analysis Skills
