Regional Contracts Administrator — Hybrid, Public Service Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Program

Health insurance

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking a Regional Contracts Administrator to oversee contracts and day care eligibility units in the region. You will supervise professional staff, monitor financial reports, budgets, and service provider performance to ensure value for money spent.

The role emphasizes leadership, organizational skills, and collaboration with regional and central staff to achieve department objectives. Hybrid in-office schedule expected.

Qualifications

• Requires four years of college education, preferably in business or public administration.
• Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in public or business organizations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Regional Contracts Administrator and supervise staff in the region.
• Use centralized systems to monitor contracts, budgets, audits, licensing, and service providers.
• Coordinate negotiating strategy for funding, contracting, and delivery of purchased services.
• Perform additional duties within the scope of responsibilities.

Skills

Contract monitoring

Staff supervision

Budget planning

Negotiation strategies

Expenditure reports

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration

Job description

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking a Regional Contracts Administrator to oversee contracts and day care eligibility units in the region. You will supervise professional staff, monitor financial reports, budgets, and service provider performance to ensure value for money spent.

The role emphasizes leadership, organizational skills, and collaboration with regional and central staff to achieve department objectives. Hybrid in-office schedule expected.