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GATA Manager (PSA, Option 2)

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:  Dec 3, 2025
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62702

Job Requisition ID:  51798

Job Requisition ID: 51798 
Closing Date: 12/17/2025
​Agency: Department on Aging
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option: Fiscal Management/Accounting/Budget/ Internal Audit/Insurance/Financial 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $8500, Full Range: $8500-$10500 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Managerial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC062 Collective Bargaining Coverage


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.

 

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

We are looking for a detail-conscious and policy-aware professional who understands that the conditions of employment are directly tied to the responsibilities outlined in the job description. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to align their work with established requirements, ensuring compliance and consistency across all assigned duties. This role requires a strong sense of accountability, attention to detail, and a commitment to upholding organizational standards.

Essential Functions

  • Serves as GATA Manager.
  • Establishes internal controls over all grant funds, to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.
  • Establishes agency GATA objectives working within the Statewide grants management system.
  • Supervises staff.
  • Develops and maintains ongoing communications with private and public organizations as well as officials of other agencies, other states, and the federal government.
  • Performs other duties, as required, or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Requirements

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with coursework in accounting and business or public administration.
  • Requires three years of progressively responsible financial/accounting/auditing experience in a private or public organization.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers a valid license as a Certified Public Accountant.
  • Prefers three years of experience with 2CFR200 and the Grants Accountability and Transparency Act.
  • Prefers three years of experience utilizing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Account Standards, public and business administration principles and practices, as well as statewide business processes, programs and service objectives, activities, and operational systems.
  • Prefers three years of experience demonstrating understanding of State of Federal requirements, statutes, and rules impacting the GATA and its related functionalities.
  • Prefers one year of experience developing and implementing multi-jurisdictional policies and procedures.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires ability to pass a criminal background check.
  • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours:  8:30am - 5:00pm Monday-Friday 
Headquarter Location: 1 Natural Resources Wy, Springfield, Illinois, 62702 
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact:  Nick Gilmore
Email: aging.hr.assist@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-900-0013
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Leadership & Management; Legal, Audit & Compliance

About the Agency

 

The MISSION of the Illinois Department on Aging is to serve and advocate for older Illinoisans and their caregivers by administering quality and culturally appropriate programs that promote partnerships and encourage independence, dignity, and quality of life.

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


Nearest Major Market: Springfield

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