REGIONAL CONTRACT ANALYST

​Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: SOCIAL SERV PROGRAM PLANNER III - 41313 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 02/24/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,339/month. Full Range: $6,339-$9,178/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

PUC: 90684019

 

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.

 

Posting Identification Number  #44138 

 

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 Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Regional Contract Analyst.  Under general direction, this position will coordinate, plan, negotiate, interpret, and monitor purchase of service contracts in accordance with Department policy within the assigned region.  The position will collaborate with Department staff in developing needs assessment and in the development of program plans for integration in purchase of service contracts and monitoring.  The position will conduct monitoring reviews of assigned vendors/providers to ensure compliance with contract and program plan.  This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and focused on ensuring the Department receives the greatest value for its 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 communication capabilities.  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 Contract Analyst.
• Conducts monitoring reviews of assigned vendors/providers to ensure compliance with contract and program plan.
• Through the use of Department systems, prepares written reports of reviews conducted and performs necessary data entry functions in Contracts databases related to on-going evaluation and tracking of compliance and expenditures.
• Maintains systems of data collection to ensure that vendor/provider contractual billing, quarterly reports, annual audits, and narrative reports are submitted to the region within timeframes indicated in the program plan.
• Completes abstracts for all contracts and amendments for the assigned region as needed.
• Attends meetings and trainings to develop and maintain an understanding of new state and Department initiatives and ensure effective implementation of those initiatives.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enu