IES Program Director (SPSA Opt. 3)

Illinois Comptroller; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Paid vacation time

Job summary

The Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) seeks a seasoned leader to direct the Integrated Eligibility Systems (IES) Program. You will formulate policy, oversee planning and administration, and manage a diverse team to drive statewide outcomes.

You will serve as a primary spokesperson for the program, collaborating with multiple state agencies to align initiatives and ensure successful implementation.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of MIS/IT or related field and four years of college education.
• Experience supervising a team of technical or professionals is required.
• Preferred: leadership in large-scale IT/eligibility programs and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement policy for the Integrated Eligibility Systems (IES) Program with statewide impact.
• Direct planning, development, administration and implementation of the statewide IES Program.
• Manage the DoIT IES Program Team and serve as a spokesperson for the Department.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Policy development

Stakeholder collaboration

Public service

Education

Four-year college degree in MIS/IT/CS or related field

Job description

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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

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Job Requisition ID: 58461
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 09/14/2026
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title:SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option:Management Information System/Data Processing/Telecommunications
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $13,724-$15,249/month ($164,689-$182,988/Annual)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Excluded - Subject to Paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (6) of Section 4d of the Personnel Code
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm (work hours may vary)
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: Chicago - 555 W Monroe St OR Sangamon - 120 W. Jefferson St. Springfield, IL
Work County: Cook OR Sangamon
Agency Contact: [e-mail]

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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 IES Program Director for the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT), formulating and implementing policy for the Integrated Eligibility Systems (IES) Program with statewide impact. In this role you will direct the planning, development, administration and implementation of the statewide IES Program and act authoritatively on policy-making issues related to incorporating program initiatives binding state agencies and other Constitutional offices to specific courses of action. In addition, you will manage a team of technical experts and serve as a spokesperson for the Department. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

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 parental 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
• Subject to administrative approval, serves as the IES Program Director for the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT), formulating and implementing the technology components of policy for the Integrated Eligibility Systems (IES) Program with statewide impact.
• Works in concert with the client agency IES Program leadership to coordinate and control the implementation of the IES Program.
• Manages the DoIT IES Program Team, responsible for planning and coordinating short-term and long-term goals and objectives.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Serves as official spokesperson on behalf of the DoIT Secretary on technological issues associated with the IES Program.
• Directs, coordinates, reviews and evaluates the activities of subordinate staff comparing results attained with established goals and objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required 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 business Information Technology organization.
• Requires four (4) years of experience supervising a team of technical or subject matter professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years of professional experience directing large-scale Integrated Eligibility Systems (IES) or similar enterprise human services platforms or enterprise case management systems, including the development, implementation, and management of policies and processes with multi-agency or organization-wide impact.
• Four (4) years of professional experience overseeing vendor performance, including contract negotiation, payment approval, monitoring billable hours, and ensuring alignment with program goals and standards.
• Four (4) years of professional experience convening policy meetings, formulating strategies, and developing or enhancing legislation to refine or improve statewide eligibility or business processes.
• Four (4) years of professional experience overseeing policy review and analysis to ensure program compliance, data integrity, and successful completion of program objectives.
• Four (4) years of professional experience evaluating standardized business processes and recommending revisions to improve program outcomes and ensure alignment with statewide goals and objectives.
• Four (4) years of professional experience conducting in-depth research to identify opportunities for IES program enhancements and developing actionable recommendations for organizational or statewide initiatives.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including government agencies and Constitutional offices.
• Ability to lead teams by assigning tasks, providing training, setting goals, evaluating performance, and addressing operational and employee relations needs.
• Ability to serve as an official spokesperson, representing executive leadership with internal and external entities, including the Governor’s Office, legislature, and advisory boards.
• Ability to communicate policy or procedural changes, addressing problem areas, and implementing corrective actions to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

Conditions of Employment

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

• 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 the ability to travel in performance of duties.
• Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evening, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds. This is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
• Requires adherence to the revolving door restrictions outlined in 5 ILCS 430/5-45. Consequently, employees should be aware that in the event of receiving a non-State employment offer during state employment or within one year immediately following the termination of State employment, they are required to inform the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies (OEIG) of the Illinois Governor before accepting such non-State employment. Failure to notify the OEIG may result in the imposition of a fine.
• Requires compliance with the provisions outlined in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, necessitating the occupant of this position to file of a Statement of Economic Interest. Pursuant to the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.), specific state officials and employees are required to annually submit Statements of Economic Interest to the Office of the Secretary of State, which will be accessible to the public for examination and copying. Employees subject to this requirement must also file a Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission, as specified in Executive Order 15-09. Failure to submit these statements in a timely manner may result in fines and penalties.

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.

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.

Statement of Economic Interests: This position is subject to Statement of Economic Interests filing as required by the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act.

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