Intelligence Section Manager

State of Illinois; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Illinois is seeking a forward-thinking, operationally minded individual to lead the Intelligence Operations section within the Homeland Security Prevention Division. This role oversees intelligence policy, program direction, and budget planning, requiring strong knowledge of criminal and national security intelligence laws and regulations.

The candidate will manage an intelligence program, with a preference for extensive experience in leadership roles within the U.S.

Qualifications

• Requires 4-year college degree, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
• Requires 3 years administrative experience in a public or business organization.
• Eight years intelligence experience preferred in an intelligence discipline.
• Master’s degree with courses in Criminal Justice, National Security, Intelligence, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set policies, procedures, and objectives for the Intelligence Section.
• Ensure the Intelligence Section operates effectively and efficiently both internally and externally.
• Prepares budgets and strategic plans for the Intelligence Section.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of duties enumerated.

Skills

Intelligence experience

Program leadership

U.S. Intelligence Community

Public safety coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree (4-year)

Job description

Job Details

• Job Requisition ID: 59308
• Opening Date: 10/01/2026
• Closing Date: 10/16/2026
• Agency: Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security
• Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
• Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
• Bilingual Option: None
• Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,571- $10,000 monthly
• Job Type: Salaried
• Category: Full Time
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Bargaining Unit Code: None
• Merit Comp Code: Managerial Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
• Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00a- 4:30p
• Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 2 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
• Headquarter Location: 2200 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
• Work County: Sangamon
• Agency Contact: [e-mail]

About the Agency

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is a team of dedicated public servants who are committed to better preparing the State of Illinois for natural, manmade, or technological disasters, hazards, or acts of terrorism. IEMA-OHS coordinates the State's disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery programs and activities, functions as the State Emergency Response Commission, and maintains a 24-hour Communication Center and State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). The SEOC acts as lead in crisis/consequence management response and operations to notify, activate, deploy and employ state resources in response to any threat or act of terrorism. IEMA-OHS assists local governments with multi-hazard emergency operations plans and maintains the Illinois Emergency Operations Plan. IEMA-OHS is also responsible for protecting Illinois residents from the potentially harmful effects of ionizing radiation, administering more than two dozen programs to protect citizens and the environment. Programs include extensive emergency planning and response efforts and training for local responders for accidents involving radiation; inspecting and regulating radioactive materials licensees; registering and inspecting radiation producing equipment and facilities statewide; accrediting medical radiation technologists; and certifying mammography facilities. IEMA-OHS also monitors 11 nuclear power reactors at six nuclear stations licensed to generate electricity in Illinois and inspects and escorts spent nuclear fuel shipments.

Position Overview

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is seeking a forward thinking operational minded individual to join our Homeland Security Prevention Division. The individual in this role will be responsible for managing the Intelligence Operations section. The successful candidate will have criminal and national security intelligence experience, professional experience leading an intelligence program, unit, or initiative and advanced knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations related to intelligence information. Our employees work in an ever-changing environment that presents new challenges with rewarding results.

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.

Essential Functions

• Under direction of the Assistant Deputy Director of Homeland Security, as the Intelligence Section Manager, sets policies, procedures, and objectives for the Intelligence Section and determines the means by which the Section achieves its policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Ensures the Intelligence Section operates effectively and efficiently both internally and externally.
• Prepares budgets and strategic plans for the Intelligence Section.
• Performs other duties as 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, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of professional experience in an intelligence discipline, with demonstrated experience in both criminal and national security intelligence.
• Prefers at least Eight (8) years of professional experience leading a program/unit/initiative in an intelligence discipline, preferably within the U.S. Military or United States Intelligence Community.
• Prefers at least Five (5) years of professional experience planning and directing the implementation of a program/unit/initiative either within, or in support of, the United States Intelligence Community.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience with most of the work including projects directly related to public safety preparedness, public-private coordination, or a combination thereof.
• Prefers to demonstrate advanced knowledge of, and experience with, the applicable laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the collection, retention, and dissemination of criminal and national security intelligence information.
• Prefers a master’s degree with courses in Criminal Justice, National Security, Intelligence, or a related field.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.
• Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Essential Personnel: This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard of declarations of liberal leave or government disclosure due to weather, protest, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding.
• 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 has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job 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.