CONTRACT COMPLIANCE ANALYST (TECHNICAL MANAGER III)

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Date:  Oct 16, 2024
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62764

Job Requisition ID:  42075

Agency: Department of Transportation
Class Title: TECHNICAL MANAGER III - PW413 
Closing Date/Time: 10/30/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,055 Monthly; Full Range: $5,055 - $8,800 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 4
Plan/BU: NR916

*This position is covered by the Revolving Door Prohibition Policy.

 

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.

 

Posting Identification Number REQ#42075 - IPR#46826

Position Overview   

This position is accountable for reviewing contract documents to ensure the required provisions for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), labor compliance, trainees, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals are included. This position assists in the review of departmentwide DBE utilization plans and final payments made to DBE firms.  This position performs the initial review for pre-award good faith effort, modifications, and final good faith effort requests.  This position assists in gathering data required and inputs information into the database management system for documenting program accomplishments and generating required status reports.

Essential Functions

  • Reviews contract documents to ensure that required provisions for EEO, labor compliance, trainees, and DBE goals are included and are correct
  • Reviews DBE utilization plans and makes recommendations for approval and/or obtains additional information as needed
  • Reviews requests for modification of approved DBE utilization plans and recommends approval and/or obtains additional information as needed
  • Obtains and performs the initial review of DBE and trainee goals per contract and enters this information in the database
  • Performs initial review of documentation for pre-award Good Faith Effort Requests, material breach of contract, and final Good Faith Effort Reviews
  • Reviews Requests for Approval of Subcontractor to ensure compliance with the DBE special provisions
  • Assists in gathering data required and inputting it into the database management system for documenting program accomplishments and generating required status reports
  • Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules.  Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  • Completion of a bachelor’s degree majoring in business or public administration, OR Completion of two years of college plus two years of experience monitoring contracts, reviewing invoices and final payments, preparing reports for federal/state reporting, or a combination thereof; OR Six years of experience in monitoring contracts, reviewing invoices and final payments, preparing reports for federal/state reporting, or a combination thereof

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of technical language used in the construction industry
  • Understanding of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to EEO/Affirmative Action and compliance
  • Understanding of federal and state laws and regulations relating to procurement compliance
  • Detail-oriented and well-organized
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with employees, agency officials, and the public

Conditions of Employment

  • The Conditions of Employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description
  • Requires a valid driver’s license
  • Requires occasional statewide travel with overnight stays
  • Successful completion of a background screening

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Contract Compliance Analysts.

 

The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois.

 

Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs. 

 

The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:

 

  • Monday-Friday work schedule
  • Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
  • Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity 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)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

 

We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.

 

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday  
Work Location:
2300 S Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, IL 62764-0001  

Work Office: Office of Business & Workforce Diversity, Bureau of Small Business Enterprises

Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Transportation ; Legal, Audit & Compliance; Office & Administrative Support

 

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.

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