Intelligence Section Manager
Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID: 59308
Opening Date: 10/01/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026
Agency: Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security
Class Title:PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option:General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8571- $10000 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Managerial Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a- 4:30p
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 2 to 5 Days per week in office depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 2200 S Dirksen Pkwy Springfield Illinois 62703
Work County: Sangamon
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About the Agency: Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is a team of dedicated public servants who are committed to better preparing the State of Illinois for natural manmade or technological disasters hazards or acts of terrorism. IEMA-OHS coordinates the States disaster mitigation preparedness response and recovery programs and activities functions as the State Emergency Response Commission and maintains a 24-hour Communication Center and State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). The SEOC acts as lead in crisis/consequence management response and operations to notify activate deploy and employ state resources in response to any threat or act of terrorism. IEMA-OHS assists local governments with multi-hazard emergency operations plans and maintains the Illinois Emergency Operations Plan. IEMA-OHS is also responsible for protecting Illinois residents from the potentially harmful effects of ionizing radiation administering more than two dozen programs to protect citizens and the environment. Programs include extensive emergency planning and response efforts and training for local responders for accidents involving radiation; inspecting and regulating radioactive materials licensees; registering and inspecting radiation producing equipment and facilities statewide; accrediting medical radiation technologists; and certifying mammography facilities. IEMA-OHS also monitors 11 nuclear power reactors at six nuclear stations licensed to generate electricity in Illinois and inspects and escorts spent nuclear fuel shipments.
Position Overview: The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is seeking a forward thinking operational minded individual to join our Homeland Security Prevention Division. The individual in this role will be responsible for managing the Intelligence Operations section. The successful candidate will have criminal and national security intelligence experience professional experience leading an intelligence program unit or initiative and advanced knowledge of the laws rules and regulations related to intelligence information. Our employees work in an ever-changing environment that presents new challenges with rewarding results. If you are interested in joining our team of integrity-driven public servants we invite you to apply for the Intelligence Section Manager position with IEMA-OHS!
A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.
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.
- Under direction of the Assistant Deputy Director of Homeland Security as the Intelligence Section Manager sets policies procedures and objectives for the Intelligence Section and determines the means by which the Section achieves its policies procedures and objectives.
- Ensures the Intelligence Section operates effectively and efficiently both internally and externally.
- Prepares budgets and strategic plans for the Intelligence Section.
- Performs other duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college preferably with courses in business or public administration.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
- Eight (8) years of professional experience in an intelligence discipline with demonstrated experience in both criminal and national security intelligence.
- Prefers at least Eight (8) years of professional experience leading a program/unit/initiative in an intelligence discipline preferably within the U.S. Military or United States Intelligence Community.
- Prefers at least Five (5) years of professional experience planning and directing the implementation of a program/unit/initiative either within or in support of the United States Intelligence Community.
- Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience with most of the work including projects directly related to public safety preparedness public-private coordination or a combination thereof.
- Prefers to demonstrate advanced knowledge of and experience with the applicable laws rules and regulations pertaining to the collection retention and dissemination of criminal and national security intelligence information.
- Prefers a masters degree with courses in Criminal Justice National Security Intelligence or a related field.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate valid drivers license.
- 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 requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Requires a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.
- Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Security Clearance.
- Essential Personnel: This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard of declarations of liberal leave or government disclosure due to weather protest and acts of terrorism or lack of funding.
- 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 job description.
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 Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail spam or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Required Experience:
Manager
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