Manager, Cook/Northern Regional Contract Administration

State of Illinois•Aurora, CO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the Manager of Cook and Northern Regional Contract Administration and acts as a full-line supervisor. The role involves reviewing, evaluating, and coordinating the tracking and modification of computer systems related to the contract process. It also includes maintaining centralized Department files for purchase of service, grants, and Department procurements to ensure effective and efficient processing of contract-related information. This facilitates the Department’s ability to be proactive regarding potential problems and respond to audits and inquiries regarding contracts. The position directs and coordinates the quality control process related to contracts and manages, controls, and organizes the process of service provider rate determination. This includes setting individual reimbursable per diem rates for institutional and group home providers, and statewide reimbursable rates for foster care, day care, and other providers. The Manager represents the Department at various private sector and governmental work groups and committees regarding contract services.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
Requires four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization in accounting, contract services, or procurement.
Requires ability to pass a background check.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

3 years of professional experience conducting or managing contract monitoring and/or review.
3 years of experience supervising professional staff.
3 years of professional experience managing teams in multiple locations.
3 years of professional experience administering a quality control process for a public or business organization.
3 years of professional experience managing the process of service provider rate determination.

Responsibilities

Serves as Manager of Cook and Northern Regional Contract Administration
Serves as full line supervisor
Reviews, evaluates, and coordinates the tracking and modification of computer systems connected to the contract process and maintenance of centralized Department files for purchase of service, grants, and Department procurements to ensure effective, efficient processing of contract-related information, to facilitate the Department’s ability to be proactive regarding potential problems, and to respond to audits and inquiries regarding contracts.
Directs and coordinates the quality control process related to contracts.
Manages, controls, and organizes the process of service provider rate determination through individual reimbursable per diem rates for institutional and group home providers and statewide reimbursable rates for foster care, day care and other providers.
Represents the Department at various private sector and governmental work groups and committees regarding contract services.