Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Performance Management Specialist (Executive I)
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Performance Management Specialist (Executive I)
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Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) .
Location:
Chicago, IL 60602
Posting ID:
01-25-0213 / 50240
Posting Dates:
10/22/25 – 11/05/25 (Closing Date: 11/05/2025)
Number of Vacancies:
1
Position Overview The Office of Performance Management is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Performance Management Specialist. The role assists management in organizing, planning, controlling and evaluating the agency’s performance management system. Responsibilities include overseeing compliance with performance management monitoring and accreditation initiatives; managing and implementing the strategic plan electronic performance management dashboard system; preparing reports for the Governor’s Office and Office of the Comptroller; developing training materials and conducting performance management trainings; and ensuring compliance with Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) requirements.
Essential Functions
Organizes, plans, executes, controls, and evaluates the agency performance management program in accordance with the department’s strategic plan for assigned areas.
Manages and implements the electronic performance management dashboard system.
Researches published national benchmark metrics and consults with offices to establish and implement feasible benchmark targets.
Develops training materials and conducts performance management training for office staff throughout assigned areas of the agency.
Serves as a member of the Quality Improvement Committee, providing updates regarding performance management metric work plans and status of ongoing performance metric projects.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
One (1) year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency‑approved professional management training program.
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year experience coordinating and reviewing documentation in compliance with accreditation standards and measures.
Bachelor’s degree in public health or health administration.
Extensive knowledge of principles of program statistics.
One (1) year experience in metric development and performance analysis.
One (1) year experience providing written and oral reports.
Ability to effectively communicate and train agency staff on performance management and quality improvement issues.
One (1) year experience with strategic project management principles.
One (1) year experience as administrator over electronic performance dashboards or Balanced Scorecard method for assessing performance.
Specialized Skills
Experience coordinating and reviewing documentation in compliance with accreditation standards and measures.
Benefits Statement
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.
Optional 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.
About the Agency The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) oversees communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, six regional offices, three laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH fulfills its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.
Application Instructions Use the “Apply” button on this posting to begin the application process. All applications must be submitted electronically through the Illinois.jobs2web.com website.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, please provide a certification of disability from a qualified professional and upload under “My Documents → Additional Documents.”
Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H‑1B) or extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM‑designated degree program. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
Disability Accommodation Contact Central Management Services Disability Resource Center – Email: CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524‑7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.
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Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) .
Location:
Chicago, IL 60602
Posting ID:
01-25-0213 / 50240
Posting Dates:
10/22/25 – 11/05/25 (Closing Date: 11/05/2025)
Number of Vacancies:
1
Position Overview The Office of Performance Management is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Performance Management Specialist. The role assists management in organizing, planning, controlling and evaluating the agency’s performance management system. Responsibilities include overseeing compliance with performance management monitoring and accreditation initiatives; managing and implementing the strategic plan electronic performance management dashboard system; preparing reports for the Governor’s Office and Office of the Comptroller; developing training materials and conducting performance management trainings; and ensuring compliance with Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) requirements.
Essential Functions
Organizes, plans, executes, controls, and evaluates the agency performance management program in accordance with the department’s strategic plan for assigned areas.
Manages and implements the electronic performance management dashboard system.
Researches published national benchmark metrics and consults with offices to establish and implement feasible benchmark targets.
Develops training materials and conducts performance management training for office staff throughout assigned areas of the agency.
Serves as a member of the Quality Improvement Committee, providing updates regarding performance management metric work plans and status of ongoing performance metric projects.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
One (1) year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency‑approved professional management training program.
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year experience coordinating and reviewing documentation in compliance with accreditation standards and measures.
Bachelor’s degree in public health or health administration.
Extensive knowledge of principles of program statistics.
One (1) year experience in metric development and performance analysis.
One (1) year experience providing written and oral reports.
Ability to effectively communicate and train agency staff on performance management and quality improvement issues.
One (1) year experience with strategic project management principles.
One (1) year experience as administrator over electronic performance dashboards or Balanced Scorecard method for assessing performance.
Specialized Skills
Experience coordinating and reviewing documentation in compliance with accreditation standards and measures.
Benefits Statement
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.
Optional 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.
About the Agency The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) oversees communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, six regional offices, three laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH fulfills its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.
Application Instructions Use the “Apply” button on this posting to begin the application process. All applications must be submitted electronically through the Illinois.jobs2web.com website.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, please provide a certification of disability from a qualified professional and upload under “My Documents → Additional Documents.”
Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H‑1B) or extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM‑designated degree program. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
Disability Accommodation Contact Central Management Services Disability Resource Center – Email: CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524‑7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.
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