Job Description

Agency:  Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title:  SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 
Skill Option:  Management Information System/Data Processing/Telecommunications 
Bilingual Option:  None 
Posting Date: 04/03/2025

Closing Date/Time: 04/30/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Monthly Salary $9,583 - $10,000 ($115,000 - $120,000/Annually)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU:  Merit Comp

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Posting Identification Number 46181

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.

 

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as the Management Systems Specialist for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). In this role, you will p rovide high level technical assistance to agency management in the development, analysis, interpretation, evaluation, modification, and installation of comprehensive management information systems such as Offender Tracking System, Client/Server PC Applications, SharePoint sites, Enterprise Applications, and online applications. In addition, you will conduct and/or coordinate complex, in-depth management studies involving extensive technical research and systems analysis of agency administrative functions. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position with DoIT!

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
• 3 paid personal business days per year.
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link:

Essential Functions

• Subject to management approval, serves as the Management Systems Specialist for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), providing high-level technical assistance to agency management in the development, analysis, interpretation, evaluation, modification, and installation of comprehensive management information systems.
• Interfaces with users to ensure required information is delivered to staff to assist with new projects and establishes and coordinates time frames for all Information Services related projects.
• Implements technological advances in the systems as changes become necessary and beneficial and confers with management regarding recommended changes.
• Coordinates the activities of Applications Development staff engaged in performing a full range of functions including programming, system analysis, design, and development to ensure maintenance and enhancement of systems.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
  
   

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in management information systems, information technology, computer science, or a directly related Information Technology field. 
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or private business Information Technology organization. 
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience supervising a team of Information Technology professionals in a large and highly complex public or private IT organization. 
  
   

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

• Four (4) years of professional experience managing comprehensive management information systems, including the Offender Tracking System, Enterprise Applications, and SharePoint, while coordinating project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication.
• Four (4) years of professional experience conducting complex management studies and system analysis to assess, recommend, and implement technological advancements in management information systems, ensuring alignment with agency needs, while evaluating cost, staffing, and operational impact. 
• Four (4) years of professional experience collaborating with users and staff to deliver essential information by monitoring, tracking, planning, designing, testing, and deploying new applications, while implementing technological advancements to enhance system efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Four (4) years of professional experience coordinating and overseeing application development teams, managing programming, system analysis, design, and development to support system enhancements and long-term sustainability. 
• One (1) year of professional experience managing and supporting Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Human Capital Management (HCM) systems, including PowerBuilder, Microsoft (MS) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Dynamics 365, Azure, and Structured Query Language (SQL) to optimize information systems.
• One (1) year of professional experience delivering large-scale presentations and collaborating with training and development teams to implement staff training programs using platforms such as PluralSight, OneNet, and other learning resources. 
• Ability to develop ad hoc reports, system studies, and data-driven insights using SQL and other reporting tools to support executive decision-making and policy development. 
• Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, clients, and others. 
• Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical information to others with clarity and precision. 

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

• Requires the ability to verify identity. 
• Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois. 
• Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check and requires self-disclosure of criminal history. 
• Requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel, including occasional overnight stays. 
• Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines. 
• Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc. 
• Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to job duties. 
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited. 
• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. 
• The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.
  
   

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm 
Work Location:  1301 Concordia Ct Springfield, IL 62702-5643 
Agency Contact: Lois Green,  lois.d.green@illinois.gov
Posting Group:  Leadership & Management 

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation, and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.  

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:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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