Budget Unit Manager (PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR) (Option 2 Fiscal Management/Accounting/Budget/Int

Agency:  Department of Human Services 

Opening Date:  06/18/2024
Closing Date/Time:  07/02/2024 
Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $7,700 - $11,000 per month ($92,400 - $132,000 per year) 
Job Type:  Salaried 
County:  Sangamon 
Number of Vacancies:  1 
Plan/BU:  None 

 

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Posting Identification Number  37460

Position Overview

The Division of Early Childhood is seeking to hire a position to serve as the Manager of the Budget Unit within the Division of Early Childhood’s (DEC) Bureau of Budget and Fiscal Management. This position manages the completion of multifaceted research and analysis to prepare written and statistical reports, including cost estimates/plans, supporting documentation, and financial assessments; serves as liaison with Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)/Office of Budget, IDHS/Office of Audits, IDHS/Office of Contract Administration, and/or internal and external stakeholders; serves as full-line supervisor; represents the Bureau Administrator and/or executive management at internal and external conferences, retreats, workgroups, and/or meetings regarding financial/budget activities; and participates in activities that advance the DEC/Strategic Plan and DEC/Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Racial Justice Plan, using a trauma-informed and an equity lens in the implementation and support of DEC program and operational outcomes and objectives. The Division of Early Childhood (DEC) is seeking to hire a dynamic, organized, and detailed-oriented employee.  DEC is one of six divisions within the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).  DEC serves to strengthen and centralize Child Care, Early Intervention, Home Visiting, and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start within IDHS.  The DEC vision is for Illinois’ pregnant persons, young children, and families to have the supports they need to achieve their full potential.  The DEC mission is to enhance equitable access to Child Care, Home Visiting, and Early Intervention programs and services that support whole child development.  DEC is committed to the following guiding values: Whole Child Focus, Quality Service Delivery, Equity, Relentless Pursuit of Mission, Respect and Dignity, and Stability and Sustainability. 

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as the Manager of the Budget Unit within the Division of Early Childhood’s (DEC) Bureau of Budget and Fiscal Management.
2. Manages the completion of multifaceted research and analysis to prepare written and statistical reports, including cost estimates/plans, supporting documentation, and financial assessments.
3. Serves as liaison with Department of Human Services (DHS)/Office of Budget, DHS/Office of Audits, DHS/Office of Contract Administration, and/or internal and external stakeholders.
4. Serves as full-line supervisor.   
5. Represents the Bureau Administrator and/or executive management at internal and external conferences, retreats, workgroups, and/or meetings regarding financial/budget activities.
6. Participates in activities that advance the DEC/Strategic Plan and DEC/Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Racial Justice Plan, using a trauma-informed and an equity lens in the implementation and support of DEC program and operational outcomes and objectives.
7. Performs other duties as assigned or required, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college.
2. Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the fields of fiscal management, accounting, budgeting, internal auditing, insurance, and/or finance.

Preferred Qualifications (in priority order)

1. Four (4) years of professional experience in qualitative and quantitative analysis and risk management administration to interpret