REV Program Manager

Position Overview

The REV Program Manager will work to bring to life the Reimagining Electric Vehicle in Illinois Act which looks to make Illinois central in the production of electric vehicles in the US. The REV Program Manager will primarily be responsible for developing tax incentive values for prospective REV eligible companies, review REV applications for completion and accuracy and generally promote REV and Illinois as a great location to do business. The ideal candidate is excited about the opportunity to create high-paying jobs in a clean energy sector like electric vehicles and battery manufacturing. We welcome those who are interested in this exciting opportunity to apply today!

Essential Functions

• Organizes, controls and evaluates business development incentives related to the Reimaging Electric Vehicles (REV) in Illinois Act and  program.
• Plans, manages and controls the Business Development Reimaging Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act objectives.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on the Reimaging Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act regarding rules, application and operationalization.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Represents the agency before various private and public groups on a state and local level concerning the mission, goals and program objectives of the business development programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required 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 administration, public administration or political science.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer at least one year experience managing economic development programs, including grants, loans, tax incentives or technical assistance (State and Local).
• Prefer three or more years of professional experience in economics, marketing, and/or business administration.
• Prefer two or more years of experience in policy or document writing and review.
• Prefer at least one year experience managing government programs including tax incentives and grant programs.
• Prefer at least three years experience developing program goals and measurable objectives.
• Prefer at least two years experience working with business communities to ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Prefer at least three years experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Prefer at least two years experience collecting and analyzing data, developing recommendations, and presenting recommendations to the executive staff.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history form.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• 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 mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois’ world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois’ reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business.