PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services seeks a Regional Contracts Administrator to manage contract monitoring and supervision of regional staff involved in reviewing and overseeing purchased services. You will coordinate cost reports, budgets, and vendor billings to ensure best value for dollars spent.

Ideal candidates bring leadership, organizational skills, and experience in public administration to support DCFS goals and maintain compliance across regional operations in

Qualifications

• Requires four years of college equivalent, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
• Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Regional Contracts Administrator.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Utilizes centralized computer systems to track contract monitoring including fiscal, technical, and programmatic aspects.
• Interacts with regional staff, Central Office staff, and providers to ensure contract and grant procedures are followed.
• Plans and coordinates overall negotiating strategy for region related to funding, contracting, and delivery of services.
• Performs other duties as required within the scope.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Contract monitoring

Budget review

Interpersonal communication

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in business/public administration

Job description

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Job Requisition ID: 58757
Opening Date: 10/01/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: General Administration/Business
Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,571 to $10,500 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063
Collective Bargaining Coverage

• Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm
• Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 3 to 5 Days per week

in office, depending on operational needs

Headquarter Location: 1255 Bond St , Naperville, Illinois, 60563

Work County: DuPage

• Agency Contact: Fisayo Oyadeyi

• 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 youre helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career youre looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Regional Contracts Administrator. Under administrative direction, this position will manage and oversee the activities of contracts and day care eligibility units within the region, providing oversight of professional staff engaged in the review and monitoring of contracts with purchase of service providers. Additionally, this position conducts monitoring reviews and analyzes cost reports and vendor/service provider billings, helping to ensure the Department receives the highest value of services for the money spent. This position provides a great opportunity for a motivated individual to help ensure that DCFS gets the most value for their contract dollars. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Regional Contracts Administrator
• Serves as full line supervisor
• Utilizes centralized computer systems to ensure and track that all functions of contract monitoring are accomplished for the region, including the fiscal, technical, and programmatic aspects of contracts through review of financial cost reports, budgets, certified audits, licensing, field office personnel, and service providers.
• Interacts with regional staff, Central Office Contract Administration staff, and private vendor/service provider agencies to ensure Departmental objectives regarding purchase of service contracts and grant compliance procedures are administered and followed.
• Plans, establishes, and coordinates the overall negotiating strategy for the region as related to the funding, contracting, and delivery of purchased services.
• 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 years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
• Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.