ERP Business Intelligence Development Lead (SPSA Option 3)
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Job Requisition ID: 52294
Posting Date: 01/07/2026
Closing Date: 01/22/2026
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070
Skill Option: Management Information System/Data Processing/Telecommunications
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $11,250 - $12,083/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency
A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.
Proof of educational coursework is required. Acceptable proof of coursework includes unofficial transcripts, copies of official transcripts, account records (including screenshots) of academic coursework,and any similar documents created by an academic institution.
Why Work for Illinois?
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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.
The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking a highly skilled and organized individual to serve as the ERP Business Intelligence (BI) Development Lead. This position will lead Business Intelligence, determining policy which fixes objectives or states principles to control actions toward operating objectives in Business Intelligence. In this role, you will implement policy for the State of Illinois’ solution for the ERP Program’s design/construction of highly complex business intelligence solutions with SAP Business Objects BI Suite, SAP NetWeaver BW, SAP HANA, and other platforms. This position supervises a team of contractual staff performing technical IT functions within the SAP system and serves as an agency spokesperson on matters associated with the Business Intelligence Development of the ERP Program. In addition, you will analyze project progress reports and status data to ensure projects are adhering to Business Intelligence Development goals and objectives and advise the ERP Program Director and DoIT Secretary regarding program development, fiscal status and other related matters.
If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities and experience, we invite you to apply for this position and join the DoIT Team!
As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
- Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
- 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
- 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
- 3 paid personal business days per year
- 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
- Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Essential Functions
- Subject to management approval, serves as the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Business Intelligence (BI) Development Lead for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), directing the planning, development, administration and implementation of BI development activities mandated by legislation, regulations and the Secretary.
- Develops standards for the State of Illinois’ solution for the ERP Program’s design/construction of highly complex business intelligence solutions with SAP Business Objects BI Suite, SAP NetWeaver BW, SAP HANA, and other platforms.
- Identifies and defines areas of the ERP Program requiring study and researches and recommends alternative method of resolution to ensure SAP business intelligence development processes and configurations are properly documented.
- Supervises contractual staff.
- Serves as an agency spokesperson on matters associated with the Business Intelligence Development of the ERP Program.
- Advises ERP Program Director and Program Managers regarding program development, fiscal status and other related matters.
- 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 four (4) years of college with coursework in management information systems, data processing, telecommunication, or directly related information technology fields.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in management information systems, data processing, telecommunication, or directly related information technology fields in a public or business organization.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience supervising or leading a team of IT professionals in a large and complex IT organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five (5) years of professional experience leading the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-level Business Intelligence (BI) solutions using platforms such as SAP BusinessObjects, Tableau, SAP HANA, or comparable BI technologies to support strategic and legislative business objectives.
- Four (4) years of professional ERP experience communicating and interpreting complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, including executive leadership, and translating business needs into actionable BI or data analytics strategies.
- Four (4) years of professional experience managing ERP-related Business Intelligence (BI) architecture, including data modeling, data warehousing, and performance optimization in a large, complex enterprise organization.
- Four (4) years of professional experience overseeing the full Business Intelligence (BI) solution lifecycle, including requirements gathering, system design, data integration, development, testing, deployment, and supporting alignment with enterprise architecture and program goals.
- Four (4) years of professional experience leading cross-functional teams and managing vendor or contractual staff, including performance management, issue resolution, and alignment of deliverables with program objectives.
- Four (4) years of professional experience implementing advanced analytics, dashboards, and performance metrics that inform business decisions, improve data transparency, and support program accountability.
- Ability to analyze administrative and technical problems within ERP or BI environments and design innovative, data-driven software solutions that support operational efficiency and long-term strategic objectives.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to develop executive-level presentations, technical documentation, and policy recommendations.
Conditions of Employment
NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.
- Requires the ability to verify identity.
- Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
- Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check and requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
- Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties and requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
- Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to ten (10) pounds. This is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
- Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Requires adherence to the revolving door restrictions outlined in 5 ILCS 430/5-45. Consequently, employees should be aware that in the event of receiving a non-State employment offer during state employment or within one year immediately following the termination of State employment, they are required to inform the Office of the Executive Inspector General (OEIG) for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor before accepting such non-State employment. Failure to notify the OEIG may result in the imposition of a fine.
- Requires compliance with the provisions outlined in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, necessitating the occupant of this position to file of a Statement of Economic Interest. Pursuant to the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.), specific state officials and employees are required to annually submit Statements of Economic Interest to the Office of the Secretary of State, which will be accessible to the public for examination and copying. Employees subject to this requirement must also file a Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission, as specified in Executive Order 15-09. Failure to submit these statements in a timely manner may result in fines and penalties.
- The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description
Work Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
Headquarter Location: 300 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Lorna Bock
Email: Lorna.A.Bock@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation, and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity 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.
Revolving Door:
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 is subject to Statement of Economic Interests filing as required by the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act.
Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Innovation and Technology’s discretion.
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:
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- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Nearest Major Market: Springfield