Program/Fiscal Grant Analyst

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

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Date:  Apr 28, 2026
Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60607

Job Requisition ID:  52912

Job Requisition ID: 52912 

Opening Date: 05/01/2026
Closing Date: 05/14/2026
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: SOCIAL SERV PROGRAM PLANNER III (41313) 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary $6,589-$9,541/month ($79,068-$114,492/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
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. The posting window for internal applicants in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements has already passed. The system will only allow external applications for other means consideration at this time. Internal applicants who have already applied are not required to reapply externally for consideration at other means.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

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 Division of Family and Community Services is seeking to hire a Program and Fiscal Grant Analyst for the Permanent Supportive Housing Program that performs highly technical and independent duties for programs/business units administered by the Office of Housing Stability through the Bureau of Permanent Housing.  This position provides complex technical assistance to providers; plans, develops, analyzes, and coordinates contracted services for homeless and individuals; directs and participates in the development of grant proposals for submission to the Department of Housing and Urban Development; assists with special analytical projects assigned within the Bureau; enters contracts and approves budgets in Community Service Agreement (CSA), creating Procurement Business Case (PBC)’s, reviewing Monthly Grant Invoices; conducts program and fiscal monitoring of grantees requiring extensive travel and overnight stays when warranted, and works with new program rules and procedures by the State and Federal Government.

Essential Functions

  • Serves as a Program and Fiscal Grant Analyst for assigned regions.
  • Establishes contracts ensuring compliance with Grant Accountability Transparency Act (GATA), including but not limited to, Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) procedures, including participation in the merit-based review process (MBR) development of award notices, and payment voucher processing for programs. 
  • Serves as a liaison between the program unit and provider grantees and the Illinois Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance programs. 
  • Plans and executes new projects and programs to verify incorporation of quantifiable measures which enable evaluation of the project or program. 
  • Monitors plan design for use of the team to determine the optimum program policy implementation. 
  • Initiates and reviews grant proposals to allocate funding for programs. 
  • 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 the completion of master's degree.
  • Requires one (1) year of progressively responsible professional experience in community organization, social service work or in program planning and development.

Specialized Skills

  • Of the one (1) year required experience, requires one (1) year of professional experience with procurement business case systems, fiscal management including accounting & reporting systems, community services agreement tracking systems, contract agreement approval forms, contracts and experience generating provider payments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • One (1) year professional experience with procurement business case systems, fiscal management including accounting & reporting systems, community services agreement tracking systems, contract agreement approval forms, contracts and experience generating provider payments.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience working with Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) and Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) requirements.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience working with Remedy, Catalogue of State Financial Assistance, Community Service Agreement, and SAP/Enterprise Resource Planning, or similar accounting program resources to create contracts and review budgets.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience conducting client and fiscal monitoring of program providers.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience working with housing funding resources and program development. 

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
  • Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine. 
  • This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm, 1 hour unpaid lunch.

Headquarter Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607

Division of Family and Community Services

Housing Stability

Permanent Supportive Housing Program/Regions 1, 2, & 3

Chicago/Cook County

Work County: Cook

Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Social Services

 

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois.  Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives.  Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois.  Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.

 

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

  • A Pension Program
  • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
  • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
  • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
    • Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
  • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
  • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
  • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
  • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
  • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
  • GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
  • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
  • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html

 

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

 

Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine. 

 

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.

State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

 

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:


Nearest Major Market: Chicago