PSA - OPT 1 - REGIONAL CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR

State of Illinois•Naperville, IL

7d•$8,571 - $10,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Regional Contracts Administrator. Under administrative direction, this position will manage and oversee the activities of contracts and day care eligibility units within the region, providing oversight of professional staff engaged in the review and monitoring of contracts with purchase of service providers. Additionally, this position conducts monitoring reviews and analyzes cost reports and vendor/service provider billings, helping to ensure the Department receives the highest value of services for the money spent. This position provides a great opportunity for a motivated individual to help ensure that DCFS gets the most value for their contract dollars. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
Requires the 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 managing or conducting contract monitoring and/or review.
3 years of experience supervising professional staff in a public or private organization.
3 years of professional management experience in a public or business organization, including budget, planning, or program administration.
3 years of professional experience developing and implementing negotiating strategies.
3 years of professional experience monitoring, developing, and completing monitoring expenditure reports.

Responsibilities

Serves as Regional Contracts Administrator
Serves as full line supervisor
Utilizes centralized computer systems to ensure and track that all functions of contract monitoring are accomplished for the region, including the fiscal, technical, and programmatic aspects of contracts through review of financial cost reports, budgets, certified audits, licensing, field office personnel, and service providers
Interacts with regional staff, Central Office Contract Administration staff, and private vendor/service provider agencies to ensure Departmental objectives regarding purchase of service contracts and grant compliance and procedures are administered and followed
Plans, establishes, and coordinates the overall negotiating strategy for the region as related to the funding, contracting, and delivery of purchased services
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

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)
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 Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)