• Job Description

  Req#: 48074

  Job Requisition ID: 48074

  Start date: 6/27/25
  Closing Date: 07/14/2025
  Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services
  Class Title: EXECUTIVE I - 13851

  BPIS: 07941
  Skill Option: None
  Bilingual Option: None
  Salary: Anticipated starting salary (eff 7/1/25) $5,928/monthly; Full salary range $5,928 - $8,493/monthly
  Job Type: Salaried
  Category: Full Time
  County: Sangamon
  Number of Vacancies: 1
  Bargaining Unit Code: RC062
  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:

  The Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Office of Procurement Management, is seeking a motivated and energetic professional to plan and direct the Unit 4 Procurement Review Program for designated administrative bureaus. This vital role requires a candidate with exceptional communication, organizational, and time management skills to ensure the seamless procurement of goods and services.

  HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

  Employees receive a robust benefit package including:

  • Monday-Friday work schedule
  • Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.)
  • Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
  • Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
  • New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
  • Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
  • (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)

  If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today!

  At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained.

  HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. HFS is an equal opportunity employer.

  Essential Functions

  • Plans, directs, and evaluates the Unit 3 Procurement Review program for assigned administrative bureaus
  • Implements the Procurement Code and Agency policy for procuring goods and services
  • Assists in planning and developing the Procurement program as it relates to assigned administrative bureaus
  • Reviews and evaluates the application of program rules, procedures, assessment tools, and forms
  • Assists in long range planning to enhance the program’s efficiency and effectiveness based on analysis and evaluation of present procedural processes
  • Confers with professional and clerical staff
  • 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 years of college, preferably with course work in public or business administration
  • Requires one year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization or completion of an agency approved professional management training program

  Specialized Skills

  Of the one year of experience noted above:
  • Requires one year of procurement experience in a state agency or public or private organization

  Preferred Qualifications

  • One (1) year of procurement experience in a state agency or public or private organization
  • One (1) year of professional experience negotiating, drafting or analyzing procurement contracts and grants
  • One (1) year of professional experience developing invitations for bid, requests for proposal and requests for information for contracts
  • One (1) year of professional experience implementing procurement policies and procedures
  • One (1) year of professional experience working with a Business Enterprise Program (BEP)
  • One (1) year of professional experience working with procurement systems such as BidBuy, System Application Program (SAP), B2G or comparable software
  • One (1) year of professional experience developing cost reduction targets for agency procurements

  Conditions of Employment

  • Requires the ability to pass a background check
  • Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop
    • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

  Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Work Location: 201 South Grand Ave E Springfield, IL 62704-3803
  Email: HFS.DPASApps@illinois.gov
  Posting Group: Leadership & Management

  This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

  APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

  Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

  If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

  State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

  Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

  If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

  State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

  Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

  The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

• About the company

  The Governor of Illinois is the chief executive of the State of Illinois, and the various agencies and departments over which the officer has jurisdiction, as prescribed in the state constitution.

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