The Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering
REGIONAL CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR Job Details | State of Illinois
The Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering, Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777
REGIONAL CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR
We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.
Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.
Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant's wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant's wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date: Jan 7, 2026
Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62703
Job Requisition ID: 52480
Closing Date: 01/22/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 (PSA opt 1)
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281 to $10,281 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
>Number of Vacancies: 1 Merit Comp Code: Supervisory Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
Essential Functions
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
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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 expenditure reports.
Conditions of Employment
Requires ability to pass a background check.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.
Work Hours and Contact Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 4500 S 6th St , Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Chelsea Vance
Email: chelsea.vance@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement
Agency Statement DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.
Economic Interest This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
Application Communication The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
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Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.
Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.
Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant's wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant's wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date: Jan 7, 2026
Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62703
Job Requisition ID: 52480
Closing Date: 01/22/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 (PSA opt 1)
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281 to $10,281 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
>Number of Vacancies: 1 Merit Comp Code: Supervisory Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
Essential Functions
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
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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 expenditure reports.
Conditions of Employment
Requires ability to pass a background check.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.
Work Hours and Contact Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 4500 S 6th St , Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Chelsea Vance
Email: chelsea.vance@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement
Agency Statement DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.
Economic Interest This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
Application Communication The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr