SENIOR BID CREDIT PROGRAM MANAGER
State of IllinoisAbout the role
Job Requisition ID: 56593
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 07/27/2026
Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $8,571 monthly; Full Range $8,571 - $12,651 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
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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.
Position Overview
The Bid Credit Program Manager at DCEO’s Office of Illinois Works serves as the lead professional in charge of managing the day-to-day functioning of the Bid Credit Program, managing the assigned team, and ensuring that hundreds of construction contractors that apply to receive bid credits get them in a timely and efficient way. The ideal candidate will be able to help lead and support a subordinate staff responsible for receiving and processing bid credits, ensuring contractor accounts are updated in a timely manner, and bid credit certificates are issued accurately. The Office of Illinois Works at DCEO is a new bureau charged with implementing a portfolio of programs mandated by the Illinois Works Job Program Act. The office’s main focus is to bring about equity and inclusion to the construction industry and offer life and family sustaining careers in construction and the trades to underrepresented populations including women, minorities, and veterans. We welcome those who want to join the effort to not only produce a reliable pipeline of talent for the construction industry but ensure that all Illinois residents have access to careers in construction and the trades to apply.
Essential Functions
- Under administrative direction of the Assistant Deputy Director of Illinois Works, performs effective management of the Bid Credit Program.
- Determines program goals and priorities and develops procedures and works with the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) on computer systems attainment.
- Prepares and revises proposed bid credit award criteria for review by the Assistant Deputy Director.
- Serves as working supervisor.
- Travels as required to make presentations regarding program requirements to grantees, potential applicants, contractors, agency representatives and other stakeholders.
- Coordinates consultation and technical assistance with DCEO staff, DoIT, the State Procureme
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