Central Office Contract Analyst

Job Requisition ID: 49465
Closing Date: 09/26/2025
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: SOCIAL SERV PROGRAM PLANNER III - 41313
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,589/month Full Range: $6,589-$9,541/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

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.

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger-something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

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.

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.

• Serves as Central Office Contract Analyst
• 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
• Provides technical assistance to regional coordinators
• 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
• 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
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

• Requires one year of experience in reviewing, developing, processing, managing, and/or working with state and/or federal grant agreements and contracts at a private or public organization, including contract budget analysis using Excel, Access, and accounting systems.
• Requires one year of experience managing and/or conducting Continuous Quality Improvement reviews of such activities to ensure compliance with related state and federal mandates.

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of a master's degree
• Requires one year of progressively responsible professional experience in community organization, social service work, or in program planning and development

• 2 years of professional experience reviewing, developing, processing, managing, and/or working with state and/or federal grant agreements and contracts at a private or public organization, including contract budget analysis using Excel, Access, and accounting systems
• 2 years of experience managing and/or conducting Continuous Quality Improvement reviews of such activities to ensure compliance with related state and federal mandates
• 2 years of professional experience analyzing and evaluating programs and operations for a public or private organization
• 2 years of professional experience exercising a high degree of initiative and independent judgment in developing and formulating policies, standards, and procedures for a public or private organization
• 2 years professional experience utilizing the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) and grantmaking processes for a public or private organization

1. Requires ability to pass a background check.
2. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the 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 or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 406 E Monroe St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
Agency Contact: Chelsea Vance
Email: ...
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement

This position DOES contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

Revolving Door:

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.

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.

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