Veterans Business Program Manager

Essential Functions

• Manages Compliance and Monitoring for the Veterans Business Program (VBP). Assists in the planning and implementation of policies and procedures for all aspects of Compliance and Monitoring within the Veterans Business Program ensuring agencies actively consider VBP certified business when issuing bids/proposals or when entering into contracts, and that prime contractors subcontract to VBP certified businesses.
• Under direction, manages certification for the Veterans Business Program (VBP). Assists in the planning and implementation of policies and procedures for all aspects of certification for the Veterans Business Program.
• Receives and reviews VBP utilization plans and contract approval recommendations from VBP compliance & monitoring coordinators.
• Manages higher‑complexity cases and serves as the point of oversight when Compliance and Monitoring Coordinators are not present.
• 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 (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
• Requires one year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers extensive knowledge of staff utilization and employee motivation.
• Prefers five (5) years of professional experience developing and managing a supportive agency program.
• Prefers five (5) years of professional experience analyzing administrative problems and adopting an effective course of action.
• Prefers five (5) years of professional experience developing, implementing, and evaluating new and revised methods, procedures, and performance standards.
• Prefers five (5) years of professional experience exercising judgment and discretion in developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.
• Prefers three (3) years of professional experience performing research and compiling statistical information, and developing and maintaining comprehensive reports.
• Prefers three (3) years of professional experience developing databases and spreadsheets to monitor, track, and develop reports for various aspects of the Program.

Conditions of Employment

• This position requires the applicant to pass a background check.
• Per Executive Order 2018-07, requires engagement with Business Enterprise (BEP) contractors and subcontractors and support for the goals of the BEP program and the Fair Contracting Task Force.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel statewide.
• 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.

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

About the Agency

The Commission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI) facilitates and streamlines communications between the Business Enterprise Council for minorities, women, and persons with disabilities, purchasing entities, Chief Procurement Officers, and others. The Commission evaluates State agency directors, public university presidents and chancellors, and public community college presidents. The Commission on Equity and Inclusion manages and supports the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) for businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. CEI is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and competitive business environment that supports underrepresented businesses with increasing their capacity, growing their revenue, and enhancing their credentials.