Program Specialist - Intergovernmental Affairs

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago seeks a Program Specialist-IGA, BX15 in the Intergovernmental Affairs Division at O'Hare. Two positions, starting salary $71,772 yearly, with potential additional vacancies. Typical hours 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., salary paid yearly, closing date Oct 15, 2026.

Responsibilities include coordinating projects, tracking federal/state/city legislation, preparing briefing materials, and liaising with officials and stakeholders to support departmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• Seven years of work experience performing or supporting project or program administration functions.
• Associate's degree plus five years in related work.
• Bachelor's degree plus three years in related work.
• Master's degree plus two years in related work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates assigned projects and programs independently.
• Monitors activities for confidentiality, legal and ethical compliance.
• Acts as liaison with federal, state, City officials, agencies and stakeholders.
• Tracks legislation, ordinances, regulations and governmental actions affecting programs.

Education

Associate's degree +5 years experience

Bachelor's degree +3 years experience

Master's degree +2 years experience

Seven years of work experience in program administration

Job description

The City of Chicago seeks a Program Specialist-IGA, BX15 in the Intergovernmental Affairs Division at O'Hare. Two positions, starting salary $71,772 yearly, with potential additional vacancies. Typical hours 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., salary paid yearly, closing date Oct 15, 2026.

Responsibilities include coordinating projects, tracking federal/state/city legislation, preparing briefing materials, and liaising with officials and stakeholders to support departmental initiatives.