CENTRAL OFFICE CONTRACT ANALYST

at Department of Children and Family Services in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Central Office Contract Analyst.  Under general direction, this position will develop, coordinate, and give approval for purchase of care/procured contracts, as well as other assigned contracts and amendments.  The position will provide technical assistance to Department staff in the development of program plans for integration in purchase of service and grant contracts.  This position will coordinate, plan, and conduct reviews of assigned contracts to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and procedures and to ensure affordability within the regional appropriations for each.  This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and focused on ensuring the Department receives the greatest value for its 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 communication capabilities.  We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

1.  Serves as Central Office Contract Analyst

2.  Coordinates, plans, and conducts reviews of assigned contracts to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and procedures and to ensure affordability within the regional appropriations for each

3.  Provides technical assistance to regional coordinators

4.  Through the use of Department systems, prepares or tracks reports of contracts, program plans, and financial data and performs necessary data entry functions in the Contracts database related to on-going contract activities

5.  Initiates, reviews, and evaluates financial and statistical reports to determine statewide contract and services utilization, staffing levels, compliance with contract rates, solvency of providers, and whether contracted purchase of services align to each region’s funding allocation for designated program services

6.  Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

1.  Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of a Master’s degree

2.  Requires one year of progressively responsible professional experience in community organization, social service work, or in program planning and development

Special Skills

Of the previously noted year of experience, requires that the experience include one year of experience in contract budget analysis and one year of experience in the use of Excel, Access, and accounting systems

1.  1 year of experience in contract budget analysis in a public or business organization

2.  1 year of experience in the use of Excel, Access, and accounting systems in a public or business organization

3.  2 years of experience in a professional setting applying thorough knowledge of the program objectives of agencies developing social policy

4.  2 years of experience in a professional setting applying extensive knowledge of the structure, organization, and methods of social welfare institutions

5.  2 years of experience in a professional setting applying technical ability to analyze and evaluate programs and procedures

1.  Requires ability to pass a background check

2.  Requires ability to travel and possession of a valid driver’s license