Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 51618 
Closing Date: 04/28/2026
​Agency:  Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Class Title: EXECUTIVE II - 13852 
Skill Option:  None 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,589 monthly; full range is $6,589 - $9,541 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:  

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.

Position Overview

This Program Grant Administrator (Executive II) position within the Office of Grants Management serves as a dedicated business professional, providing technical assistance and guidance on a variety of grant programs from both federal and state funding sources, and is associated with the processing of grant applications submitted to Department offices. The ideal candidate will be able to take on these tasks quickly and complete their work on time. This somewhat unique environment provides a steady workload and is a key aspect of the grant establishment and grant administration process. We welcome interested applicants who can manage this critical workflow inside this exciting environment to apply. 

Essential Functions

• Provides technical assistance to governmental, non-profit and for-profit grant recipients with project planning, grant preparation, and execution to ensure the project application is accurate and contains all required technical information and data.
• Assists in providing review of surveys/applications for completeness to evaluate the merit of proposals for funding assistance from appropriate funds.
• Conducts routine follow-up of pending grantees to determine compliance and timely completion.
• Evaluates reports from multiple data sources showing potential problems and areas of holdup in the grant process.
• Provides technical assistance to governmental, non-profit, and for-profit grant recipients with registration and prequalification in the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) portal.
• 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 years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration. 
• Requires two years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Specialized Skills

• Of the required years of experience noted above, requires at least six months of experience reviewing extensive application documents, including program narrative and budget analysis, and obtaining numerous approvals required for successful completion of the review.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers six months of experience reviewing extensive application documents, including program narrative and budget analysis, and obtaining numerous approvals required for successful completion of the review.
• Prefers two years or more of professional experience with handling a large volume of projects simultaneously while meeting required timelines. 
• Prefers two years or more of professional experience with extracting pertinent information from extensive submitted documents in order to successfully process grant projects through review to establishment.
• Prefers two years or more of professional experience with providing detailed technical assistance, including written and oral instruction of complicated requirements, in a clear manner. 
• Prefer one or more years of professional experience with grant administration activities. 
• Prefers one or more years of professional experience with administering a public program. 
• Prefers six months or more of professional experience with public presentations.
• Prefers intermediate level experience in the utilization of spreadsheet software, document creation. email and cloud-based platforms, grant reporting tracking, reporting systems and compliance metrics. 

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• 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.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. 

About the Agency

The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois’ world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois’ reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business.

Work Hours: Mon - Fri; 8:30a - 5:00p
Headquarter Location: 1 W Old State Capitol Plz, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: CEO.HR@Illinois.gov (FOR INQUIRIES ONLY - INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE )
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

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.

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

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:

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

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