PHIG Project Coordinator (Personal Services Contract)
State of IllinoisAbout the role
Job Requisition ID: 56637
Opening Date: 06/03/2026
Closing Date: 06/17/2026
Agency: Department of Public Health
Class Title: CONTRACTUAL WORKER - 10000
Office: Transformation
Division: Chief Transformation Officer's Office
Posting ID: PS-20-0075 / 56637
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $63.00/Hourly
Job Type: Hourly
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code:
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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 PHIG Project Coordinator will provide centralized project coordination, grant compliance oversight, and cross functional support for the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG). This role ensures PHIG funded initiatives are executed on schedule, within scope, and in alignment with federal requirements and agency priorities. The contractor will manage day-to-day project activities, monitor compliance, and maintain audit ready documentation. They will coordinate reporting, track budgets and performance metrics, and serve as a liaison across programs, shared services, and external partners. The role also supports risk mitigation, grant amendments, closeout activities, and long term sustainability planning.
Essential Functions
- Coordinate day to day PHIG project activities, timelines, work plans, and deliverables across programs.
- Monitor federal grant compliance and maintain audit-ready documentation.
- Track PHIG budgets, expenditures, and burn rates alongside program and finance teams.
- Prepare and coordinate submission of PHIG progress and financial reports.
- Serve as central liaison among IDPH program teams, finance, procurement, HR, and partners.
- Identify risks or delays and recommend corrective actions.
- Track outputs, milestones, and outcomes for performance measurement.
- Support communication of project status, decisions, and issues.
- Support grant amendments, scope changes, and no-cost extensions.
- Assist with grant closeout, documentation, and sustainability planning.
Minimum Requirements
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, business administration, finance, healthcare administration, or related field.
- Require at least 3 years of experience in project or program coordination, grant administration, or public sector program management.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 3 years working with federal or state grants, including reporting, compliance documentation, or budget monitoring.
- At least 3 years of experience coordinating work across multiple teams or departments with defined timelines and deliverables.
- At least 3 years of experience preparing, contributing, or reviewing progress reports, financial documentation, tracking tools, or compliance materials.
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