at Illinois Department of Children & Family Services in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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 of foster care and adoption , children and families are our focus.
Job Requisition ID: 47007
Closing Date: 07/01/2025
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Fiscal Management/Accounting/Budget/ Internal Audit/Insurance/Financial
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary Range as $7,966 - $9,966/Month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Managerial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC062 Collective Bargaining Coverage
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Why Work for Illinois?
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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position OverviewThe Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an analytical, organized, and dynamic individual to serve as Business Operations Manager in the Office of Caregiver and Parent Support. Under administrative direction of the Associate Deputy Director of Caregiver and Parent Support, this position will coordinate, plan, monitor, and manage the office’s contract, fiscal, and budgetary monitoring operations in accordance with Department policies. The position will lead the review of contractor compliance with the technical, budgetary, and program requirements of the contracts consistent with approved budgets, spend plans, decision memoranda, and program plans. 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 expenditures. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational, planning, and analytical skills, as well as oral and written communication 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.
Job Responsibilities- Serves as Business Operations Manager for the Office of Permanency Support (OPS)
- Maintains and monitors monthly, quarterly, and annual expenditure reports
- Monitors requisitions and contract release orders payable from fiscal appropriations to ensure compliance with Department procedures
- Develops policies for the management and implementation of OPS’s acquisition and evaluation of the delivery of its program services by contractors
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
