Integration and Development Manager (Public Service Administrator, Option 3)

State of Illinois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible schedules

Vacation days

Sick time

Personal days

Holidays

Parental leave

Pension

Deferred compensation

MCAP & DCAP

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) in Illinois is seeking a seasoned Integration and Development Manager to lead the IDEC digital ecosystem, coordinate vendor work, and ensure strict adherence to the DoIT ALM framework and standard code templates.

You will design automated workflows, APIs, and secure data pipelines for cloud integrations, mentor teams, and drive continuous improvement while serving the public sector from Chicago.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in software/CS or related field.
• Three years' leadership experience in systems integration and cloud automation.
• Three years' experience with SDLC, CI/CD, and enterprise integrations.
• Three years' supervision of technical teams or vendors.
• Three years' experience with Microsoft Power Platform and Azure/M365.

Responsibilities

• Lead IDET digital ecosystem as technical owner, ensuring ALM compliance with DoIT framework.
• Translate requirements into technical user stories and specifications for IDEC portfolio.
• Serve as primary technical liaison to external vendors and partner organizations.
• Design, develop, and deliver automated workflows, APIs, and secure integration pipelines.
• Stay current on cloud, AI, and digital services through training, demos, and conferences.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the role.

Skills

SDLC

Team leadership

Power Platform

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub

PowerShell

Job description

Integration and Development Manager (Public Service Administrator, Option 3)

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

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

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

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Job Requisition ID:56775
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: 10/21/2026
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title:PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option:Management Information System/Data Processing/Telecommunications
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 07/01/2026) $8,571/month; Full Range: $8,571 - $12,651/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: N/A

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.

Proof of educational coursework is required. Acceptable proof of coursework includes unofficial transcripts, copies of official transcripts, account records (including screenshots) of academic coursework, and any similar documents created by an academic institution.

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff and their growth? The Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) is seeking a seasoned development leader to serve as the Integration and Development Manager, supporting the Department of Early Childhood (IDEC). Serving as a key member of the DoIT/IDEC IT leadership team, you will lead the implementation and configuration of applications, cloud integrations, and workflow automation. Your work will focus on modern cloud-based workflow automation, developing secure API data pipelines and integration logic that allow disparate systems to communicate effectively. We are looking for a specialist who can provide rigorous technical oversight to vendor development teams while remaining comfortable performing hands‑on configuration, scripting, and the orchestration of advanced interfaces. If you are a disciplined builder who wants to own the technical integrity and automated connectivity of a modern digital ecosystem, we invite you to apply. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

• 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 carry over 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

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.

Essential Functions

• Under administrative direction, serves as the Integration and Development Manager for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Department of Early Childhood (IDEC), by serving as the technical lead for the IDEC digital ecosystem, ensuring all vendor‑led development strictly adheres to the DoIT Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) framework and utilizes the standard .NET code template for all custom integrations.
• Translates complex product requirements into detailed technical user stories, schemas, and specifications to guide development activities across the IDEC portfolio.
• Serves as the primary technical liaison to external vendors and partner organizations.
• Designs, develops, and delivers automated workflows, application programming interfaces (APIs), and secure integration pipelines that connect and support the IDEC cloud environment.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in digital services, cloud infrastructure, and artificial intelligence through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, vendor demos, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
• 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 software engineering, cloud computing, computer science, or directly related fields.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible technical leadership experience in the management of systems integration, workflow automation, and cloud infrastructure.

Specialized Skills

• Requires three (3) years of professional experience in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), utilizing CI/CD pipelines and version control systems, including Azure DevOps and GitHub, to manage enterprise‑level integrations and workflow automations in a Lakehouse or modular data environment.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience supervising technical teams or vendor contractors, including assigning work, providing coaching, conducting evaluations, performing code reviews, and managing technical delivery milestones.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience configuring and extending the Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate, Power Apps, Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 business applications, including Dataverse, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

• Three (3) years of professional experience in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), utilizing CI/CD pipelines and version control systems, including Azure DevOps and GitHub, to manage enterprise‑level integrations and workflow automations in a Lakehouse or modular data environment.
• Three (3) years of professional experience supervising technical teams or vendor contractors, including assigning work, providing coaching, conducting evaluations, performing code reviews, and managing technical delivery milestones.
• Three (3) years of professional experience configuring and extending the Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate, Power Apps, Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 business applications, including Dataverse, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams.
• Three (3) years professional experience translating complex business requirements into technical user stories, schemas, and execution‑ready specifications that deliver clear business value to senior leaders and business stakeholders.
• Extensive knowledge of API Management, including the design, development, and maintenance of secure RESTful interfaces.
• Three (3) years professional experience in C# and PowerShell used for system automation and data transformation within a cloud ecosystem.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex integration failures and maintain technical documentation for a multi‑application portfolio.
• Ability to concurrently manage multiple initiatives, including guiding the work of vendors, problem solving administrative and technical obstacles, and delivering development products in a high stakes public sector environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning through ongoing coursework, certifications, conferences, and vendor demos to stay current on digital services, cloud application development, and AI.
• Current Microsoft or Azure certifications as a Developer, Solution Architect, or Engineer.

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: 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 the 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 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 the ability to travel in performance of duties with occasional overnight stays.
• 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 and work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.
• 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 (OEIG) for the Agencies 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.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm (work hours may vary)
Headquarter Location: 555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: [e-mail]
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

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

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.

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.