Regional Contracts Administrator

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

Job Description

Springfield, IL, US, 62703

Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Closing Date/Time: 06/05/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,660 - $9,167
Job Type: Salaried 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None 

REQ# 37253

Title: Public Service Administrator Opt.1: Regional Contracts Administrator

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees
earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your
application. Please note that the Department of Children and Family Services must verify proof of higher education for
any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the
position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

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.

1.  Serves as Regional Contracts Administrator

2.  Serves as full line Supervisor

3.  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

4.  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

5.  Plans, establishes, and coordinates the overall negotiating strategy for the region as related to the funding, contracting, and delivery of purchased services

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