ERP Business Intelligence Development Lead (SPSA Option 3)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking a highly skilled and organized individual to serve as the ERP Business Intelligence (BI) Development Lead. This position will lead Business Intelligence, determining policy which fixes objectives or states principles to control actions toward operating objectives in Business Intelligence. In this role, you will implement policy for the State of Illinois’ solution for the ERP Program’s design/construction of highly complex business intelligence solutions with SAP Business Objects BI Suite, SAP NetWeaver BW, SAP HANA, and other platforms. This position supervises a team of contractual staff performing technical IT functions within the SAP system and serves as an agency spokesperson on matters associated with the Business Intelligence Development of the ERP Program. In addition, you will analyze project progress reports and status data to ensure projects are adhering to Business Intelligence Development goals and objectives and advise the ERP Program Director and DoIT Secretary regarding program development, fiscal status and other related matters. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities and experience, we invite you to apply for this position and join the DoIT Team!

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with coursework in management information systems, data processing, telecommunication, or directly related information technology fields.
Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in management information systems, data processing, telecommunication, or directly related information technology fields in a public or business organization.
Requires three (3) years of professional experience supervising or leading a team of IT professionals in a large and complex IT organization.
Requires the ability to verify identity.
Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check and requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties and requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to ten (10) pounds.
Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Requires adherence to the revolving door restrictions outlined in 5 ILCS 430/5-45.
Requires compliance with the provisions outlined in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, necessitating the occupant of this position to file of a Statement of Economic Interest.

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years of professional experience leading the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-level Business Intelligence (BI) solutions using platforms such as SAP BusinessObjects, Tableau, SAP HANA, or comparable BI technologies to support strategic and legislative business objectives.
Four (4) years of professional ERP experience communicating and interpreting complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, including executive leadership, and translating business needs into actionable BI or data analytics strategies.
Four (4) years of professional experience managing ERP-related Business Intelligence (BI) architecture, including data modeling, data warehousing, and performance optimization in a large, complex enterprise organization.
Four (4) years of professional experience overseeing the full Business Intelligence (BI) solution lifecycle, including requirements gathering, system design, data integration, development, testing, deployment, and supporting alignment with enterprise architecture and program goals.
Four (4) years of professional experience leading cross-functional teams and managing vendor or contractual staff, including performance management, issue resolution, and alignment of deliverables with program objectives.
Four (4) years of professional experience implementing advanced analytics, dashboards, and performance metrics that inform business decisions, improve data transparency, and support program accountability.
Ability to analyze administrative and technical problems within ERP or BI environments and design innovative, data-driven software solutions that support operational efficiency and long-term strategic objectives.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to develop executive-level presentations, technical documentation, and policy recommendations.

Responsibilities

Serves as the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Business Intelligence (BI) Development Lead for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), directing the planning, development, administration and implementation of BI development activities mandated by legislation, regulations and the Secretary.
Develops standards for the State of Illinois’ solution for the ERP Program’s design/construction of highly complex business intelligence solutions with SAP Business Objects BI Suite, SAP NetWeaver BW, SAP HANA, and other platforms.
Identifies and defines areas of the ERP Program requiring study and researches and recommends alternative method of resolution to ensure SAP business intelligence development processes and configurations are properly documented.
Supervises contractual staff.
Serves as an agency spokesperson on matters associated with the Business Intelligence Development of the ERP Program.
Advises ERP Program Director and Program Managers regarding program development, fiscal status and other related matters.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
3 paid personal business days per year
13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility