What are the responsibilities and job description for the REGIONAL CONTRACT ANALYST position at State of Illinois?
Agency : Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title : SOCIAL SERV PROGRAM PLANNER III - 41313
Skill Option : None
Bilingual Option : None
Closing Date / Time : 02 / 18 / 2025
Salary : Anticipated Starting Salary : $6,339 / month. Full Range : $6,339-$9,178 / month
Job Type : Salaried
Category : Full Time
County : Kane
Number of Vacancies : 1
Plan / BU : RC062
PUC : 90684022
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.
Posting Identification Number #44113
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.
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Regional Contract Analyst. Under general direction, this position will coordinate, plan, negotiate, interpret, and monitor purchase of service contracts in accordance with Department policy within the assigned region. The position will collaborate with Department staff in developing needs assessment and in the development of program plans for integration in purchase of service contracts and monitoring. The position will conduct monitoring reviews of assigned vendors / providers to ensure compliance with contract and program plan. 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.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Regional Contract Analyst.
- Conducts monitoring reviews of assigned vendors / providers to ensure compliance with contract and program plan.
- Through the use of Department systems, prepares written reports of reviews conducted and performs necessary data entry functions in Contracts databases related to on-going evaluation and tracking of compliance and expenditures.
- Maintains systems of data collection to ensure that vendor / provider contractual billing, quarterly reports, annual audits, and narrative reports are submitted to the region within timeframes indicated in the program plan.
- Completes abstracts for all contracts and amendments for the assigned region as needed.
- Attends meetings and trainings to develop and maintain an understanding of new state and Department initiatives and ensure effective implementation of those initiatives.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Specialized 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Conditions of Employment
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 : Monday-Friday 8 : 30am-5 : 00pm
Work Location : 595 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123
Agency Contact : Chelsea Vance
Email : chelsea.vance@illinois.gov
Posting Group : Fiscal, Finance & Procurement
Supervisor : YaVonna Barnes
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.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources :
State employees : Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees : on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
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 :
Salary : $6,339 - $9,178
