Intelligent Transportation Systems Program Specialist (Technical Manager V)

State of Illinois; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Transportation in Schaumburg seeks an Intelligent Transportation Systems Program Specialist to develop and manage ITS initiatives, including federal and state grants, contracts, and statewide projects. This Technical Manager V role oversees budget analysis, financial oversight, and technical support while coordinating with internal and external partners.

The position requires project management expertise and the ability to serve as the lead contact with federal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree fields and 3 years of project planning experience.
• Comprehensive ITS knowledge and project planning process.
• Strong Excel and Word skills.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Ability to plan, organize and execute program requirements.
• Valid driver's license and occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage multi-modal ITS initiatives statewide.
• Oversee budget analysis, financial oversight, and technical support.
• Lead contact with federal agencies on ITS applications and performance.

Skills

ITS knowledge

Project planning

Communication

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree fields

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks an Intelligent Transportation Systems Program Specialist to develop and manage multi-modal ITS initiatives, including federal and state grants, contracts, and projects statewide. This Technical Manager V position is located in Schaumburg and oversees budget analysis, financial oversight, and technical support for ITS deployments while working with internal and external partners. The role requires project management expertise and serves as the lead contact with federal agencies on ITS applications and performance.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, economics, information technology, public finance, or public administration plus 3 years of project planning and programming experience (o
• Comprehensive knowledge of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and the project planning process
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to present technical information clearly
• Ability to plan, organize and execute administrative or technical program requirements
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel occasionally in and out of state