GATA Manager (PSA, Option 2)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

3d•$9,000 - $11,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a detail-conscious and policy-aware professional who understands that the conditions of employment are directly tied to the responsibilities outlined in the job description. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to align their work with established requirements, ensuring compliance and consistency across all assigned duties. This role requires a strong sense of accountability, attention to detail, and a commitment to upholding organizational standards.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with coursework in accounting and business or public administration.
Requires three years of progressively responsible financial/accounting/auditing experience in a private or public organization.
Requires ability to pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Prefers a valid license as a Certified Public Accountant.
Prefers three years of experience with 2CFR200 and the Grants Accountability and Transparency Act.
Prefers three years of experience utilizing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Account Standards, public and business administration principles and practices, as well as statewide business processes, programs and service objectives, activities, and operational systems.
Prefers three years of experience demonstrating understanding of State of Federal requirements, statutes, and rules impacting the GATA and its related functionalities.
Prefers one year of experience developing and implementing multi-jurisdictional policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Serves as GATA Manager.
Establishes internal controls over all grant funds, to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.
Establishes agency GATA objectives working within the Statewide grants management system.
Supervises staff.
Develops and maintains ongoing communications with private and public organizations as well as officials of other agencies, other states, and the federal government.
Performs other duties, as required, or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental, and vision plans
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
Option pre-tax programs – Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
13-14 paid holidays per year
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources