ASSISTANT GRANT MANAGER

Job Requisition ID: 50998 
Closing Date: 03/05/2026
​Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Class Title: EXECUTIVE II - 13852 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,589 monthly; Full Range $6,589 - $9,541 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, 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.

 

 

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

This Executive 2 position provides technical assistance and guidance within the Illinois Office of Broadband, its grant program applicants, and its grantees. The ideal candidate will show initiative and take on work efficiently and effectively, completing tasks in a timely manner. The Illinois Office of Broadband is building capacity to administer $1.5 billion or more in state-driven broadband and digital equity grants. This dynamic environment provides a steady workload and is a key aspect of the grant process for Office of Broadband programs We welcome interested applicants who can manage this important workflow inside this exciting environment to apply. 

Essential Functions

• Implements program policy for the development of multiple grant projects.
• Manages the implementation and oversight of grant project maintenance policies.
• Assists in providing direct training to DCEO personnel and grantees. 
• Confers with Program Managers, DCEO leadership and other agency management staff on program status and grant approvals on a routine basis.
• Completes requirements associated with carrying out complex Federal grant programs.
• Participates in Broadband Workshops and Conferences.
• 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 (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
• Requires two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Specialized Skills

Of the required years of experience noted above:

 

• Requires at least six (6) months of experience in grant management reviewing extensive application documents, including program narrative and budget analysis, and obtaining numerous approvals required for successful completion of the review. 
• Requires at least six (6) months of experience with executing and managing broadband grants.
• Requires at least six (6) months experience with monitoring fiber-based projects, knowledge of digital equity, and training in the B