SENIOR SYSTEMS SPECIALIST - (TECHNICAL MANAGER IV)

​Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Technical Manager IV 
Closing Date/Time: 03/03/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,432; Full Salary Range: $5,432 - $9,713 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: NR916 Pro-Tech Teamsters

 

 

 

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 44790 / IPR # 47814  

 

Position Overview

 

This position is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate entry of federal transactions and reconciling federal ceilings and fund balances between federal and state source systems. This position is also accountable for evaluating and resolving complex system discrepancies to ensure all federal obligation transactions are processed accurately to maximize the available federal funding as well as maintain proper project tracking and billing for InActive federal projects.

 

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.
 

 

Essential Functions

• Daily reconciles federal fund balances, ceilings, obligation transactions, and project data between the Fiscal Management Information System (FMIS) system and the FPM system to ensure accuracy of both systems and parallel accountability. Independently researches and resolves any discrepancies. 
• Evaluates and enters new program/fund codes and adjustments to apportionments, allocations, and ceiling amounts in the FPM system based on notifications from the Federal Highway Association (FHWA).
• Prepares various monthly, quarterly, and on-demand reports for Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) management and the FHWA.
• Monitors the Systems Control shared Outlook mailbox and initiates appropriate action on correspondence, including processing requests and/or routing information to other staff as necessary.
• Reviews the status of right-of-way projects and completes research and follow-up as necessary to ensure adherence to federal regulations. 
• Monitors and reconciles projects within the Project Control FIRE (InActive) tier in the FPM system and serves as a backup to the Systems Specialist for all other Financial Integrity Review and Evaluation (FIRE) tiers and reviews project data and FIRE justifications for accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness by independently determining and completing required actions relating to aged FIRE/InActive projects.
• Monitors and reconciles projects within the Project Control Period of Performance (Project End Date) tier in the FPM system and serves as a backup to the Systems Specialist for all other Period of Performance (Project End Date) tiers and reviews project data and Project End Date justifications for accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness while independently determ