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Contract Administrator (PSA, Opt 1)

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:  Sep 16, 2025
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62704

Job Requisition ID:  49999

Job Requisition ID: 49999 

Start Date: 9/16/25
Closing Date: 09/30/2025
​Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 

BPIS: 08123
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $8,281/monthly; Full salary range $8,281-$12,223/monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians 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.

 

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 Department of Healthcare and Family Services is seeking an experienced and qualified professional to serve as a Contract Administrator for the Bureau of Contract Management within the Division of Medical Programs.  This position will serve as the primary contract administrator for the state’s technical support service contracts.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate their dedication to teamwork, the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, and the desire to procure quality services on behalf of the State of Illinois to help Illinoisans access high quality health care in order to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being.  We invite qualified individuals to apply for this position and join a team that is dedicated to providing consistent, responsive service to our colleagues and customers, strives for continued improvement and inspires public confidence.  HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

 

Employees receive a robust benefit package including:

  • Monday-Friday work schedule
  • Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.)
  • Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Paid Parental 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)

 

If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today!

At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained.

 

HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.  It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement.  In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. HFS is an equal opportunity employer.

Essential Functions

  • Serves as Contract Administrator for the Contracts Section in the Bureau of Contract Management by serving as the primary contract administrator for the state’s technical support service contracts
  • Develops, negotiates, and drafts solicitation documents, contracts and amendments and evaluates the vendors’ contractual compliance on an ongoing basis
  • Serves as legislative liaison for assigned contracts
  • Serves as back-up in the absence of the primary contract administrator
  • 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
  • Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in public or business organization.

Specialized Skills

  • Three (3) years of professional experience in contract administration for a public or business organization
  • Three (3) years of professional experience working with contract development and compliance for a large organization providing or utilizing health benefits or health initiatives
  • Three (3) years of professional experience working with State procurement law and its applicable process to contract administration
  • Three (3) years of professional experience working with public and private entities, including but not limited to total implementation process, system capabilities, rate development, performance guarantees, interface with finance, applicable legislative mandates, utilization management and industry standards/norms relative to the respective contracts

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in contract administration for a public or business organization
  • Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience working with contract development and compliance for a large organization providing or utilizing health benefits or health initiatives
  • Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience working with procurement law and its applicable process to contract administration for a public or private organization
  • Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience working with public and private entities, including but not limited to total implementation process, system capabilities, rate development, performance guarantees, interface with finance, applicable legislative mandates, utilization management and industry standards/norms relative to the respective contracts
  • Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience writing relative business cases, Request for Proposals and resulting contracts and amendments
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience communicating clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience utilizing computer applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suites or equivalent
  • Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience working with policies and procedures for a public or private organization
  • Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience developing and managing a major program for a public or private organization

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
  • Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
  • Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop
  • Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends
  • 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

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Location: 201 South Grand Ave E Springfield, IL 62704-3803
Email: HFS.DMPApps@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

 

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

 

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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Nearest Major Market: Springfield

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