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Military State Distance Learning Program Administrator (SDLPA)

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Date:  Jan 8, 2026
Location: 

North Riverside, IL, US, 60546

Job Requisition ID:  49825

Job Requisition ID: 49825 
Closing Date: 02/02/2026
Agency: Department of Military Affairs
Class Title: MILITARY STATE DL PROGRAM ADMIN - 82986 
Skill Option: None 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,567.00 monthly; Full Range $7,567.00 - $11,195.00 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1

 
*A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING*
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Military Affairs must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended.

 
**This is a non-code Military Exempt position. To qualify you will need to furnish proof of your Illinois National Guard military service. Illinois National Guard members currently serving should provide a memo of good standing from their command showing dates and status. Retired/inactive members should provide their NGB22 and/or DD214.  These documents can be uploaded in the application.**  
 
You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b, FM 115 or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.
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.
  
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Position Overview-Military State Distance Learning Program Administrator (SDLPA)

The Department of Military Affairs is looking to hire a Military State Distance Learning Program Administrator (SDLPA) for the State Distance Learning Program at Camp Lincoln in Springfield. This position under general direction The Distance Learning Program helps shape the technological landscape to best assist Soldiers accessing online learning resources.  The Department of Military Affairs works with the members of the Illinois Air and Army National Guard.  We welcome all interested applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

  • Monitors the Army National Guard Distance Learning Classrooms (ARNG DLCs) and ensuring compliance with all technical, cybersecurity, and information assurance requirements published by the ARNG G-6 and the State G-6/J-6. 
  • Works with G6 counterparts to ensure unit training and readiness needs are met. 
    • Cooperate and coordinate with other Federal departments within ILARNG to ensure compliance to NGR 5-1, Appendix 40 and other applicable regulations, guidelines, and policies.
  • Gathering and analyzing reports, planning, guidance, monitoring and evaluating program goals and metrics.
    • Make and prepare presentations for higher echelons to convey program courses of action, decision briefs and status updates.
  • Active signature authority for documents such as time and atlendance, travel authorizations, vouchers, supply order and other official documentation. 
  • Generate tasks to subordinates. 
    • Ensure daily tasks are complete (input usage to reporting website, cleaning of rooms, computer maintenance, network mitigation actions, network security compliance, travel to alternate sites, general inventory management, property book management and assisting Soldiers/Units training objectives).
  • Prep classroom for scheduled events.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires four years of education or experience working in administrative field.
  • Requires COMPTIA Security + certification.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers experience with remote troubleshooting.
  • Prefers two years of experience configuring computer software and installing/troubleshooting hardware.
  • Prefers two years of experience troubleshooting audio/visual equipment.
  • Prefers thorough working knowledge of applications and software, including spreadsheets, graphics, Microsoft Word, Excel, TEAMs, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
  • Prefers knowledge of State and Federal guidelines as it pertains to Cooperative Agreements.

Employment Conditions

  • Requires active or retired (minimum of 20 yrs) membership in the Illinois National Guard or retired (minimum 20 yrs) US Armed Forces, if last duty assignment was with the Illinois National Guard.
  • Requires travelling to other state facilities using state owned vehicle. Requires a valid driver's license in the appropriate classification as required by law.

Work Hours:  8am - 4pm. Can vary based on mission requirements. 
Work Location: 8660 W Cermak Rd, North Riverside, Illinois, 60546 
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact:  Deb Singer
Email:  DMA.StatePersonnelHROffice@illinois.gov 
Phone #:  217-761-3786
Posting Group: Public Safety


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 into 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

*NOTE:  The Department of Military Affairs does not discriminate against any individual because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or unfavorable discharge from military service in connection with employment, real estate transactions, access to financial credit, and the availability of public accommodations in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Constitution, Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Acts, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the U.S. Constitution.  The Equal Employment Opportunity Office is responsible for compliance and may be reached at 217/557-5667.

Department of Defense (DOD) background check and receipt of a DOD Common Access Card (CAC) is required for this position.


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