IT Applications Manager (Senior Public Service Administrator, Option 3)
Springfield, IL, US, 62703
Job Requisition ID: 50505
Posting Date: 10/1/2025
Closing Date: 10/15/2025
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 $10,666 - $11,258/Month ($128,000-$135,096/Annually)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Gubernatorial (Management Bill)
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.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
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?
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.
Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as the IT Applications Manager supporting the Illinois State Police by leading statewide application development and aligning IT initiatives with CIO strategic goals. In this role you will oversee daily operations, policy development, and staff management to ensure efficient, secure, and compliant technology solutions and will utilize Agile, DevOps, and other methodologies to drive innovation and project success. In addition, you will act as a key liaison with internal stakeholders, law enforcement agencies, and vendors to support mission-critical public safety systems. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to 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 Information Technology (IT) Applications Manager for the IL Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Illinois State Police (ISP) directing, coordinating and managing the development of objectives and establishing work priorities for statewide applications and programs in alignment with Chief Information Officer (CIO) guidance.
- Advises the CIO in the development of long-range plans, special projects and the budget for DoIT/ISP operations.
- Serves as full line supervisor.
- Directs the ongoing evaluation of all sections' activities and staffing to ensure that staff and resources are being utilized in the most efficacious manner with regard to IT goals and objectives.
- Serves as a representative and confers on behalf of CIO, as delegated.
- 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 course work in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a management information systems environment.
- Requires experience in management and support of large applications and information technology projects in support of a robust IT project portfolio.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)
- Four (4) years of professional experience in managing complex IT projects, enterprise-level IT projects utilizing project management methodologies and tools such as DevOps, Agile, Scrum, and Kanban, including project portfolio management, resource planning, and risk mitigation.
- Four (4) years of professional experience overseeing large-scale application development, data processing operations and data management, including ensuring compliance with audit requirements, security standards, and operational continuity.
- Four (4) years of professional experience as a full line supervisor of IT staff, including assigning and reviewing work, providing technical and professional guidance, conducting performance evaluations, and effectively recommending or imposing discipline.
- Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, information security standards, and audit controls, with experience implementing remediation measures to safeguard sensitive data and mission critical applications.
- Extensive knowledge of resource allocation, workforce planning, and organizational management, including the ability to analyze and recommend optimal distribution of staff and resources.
- Ability to establish, communicate, and execute strategic IT goals and objectives aligned with organizational priorities, budgetary constraints, and law enforcement/public safety mission.
- Developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical and policy information to diverse stakeholders, including executive leadership, law enforcement partners, vendors, and non-technical staff
- Ability to analyze administrative and IT program operations, identify performance gaps, and implement effective process improvements, policies, or corrective actions.
- Ability to collaborate across departments and work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment to achieve IT program objectives.
Conditions of Employment
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.
- Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
- 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 20 pounds.
- This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
- Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license and the ability to travel in performance of duties.
- Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends and holidays.
- The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Work Location: 801 S 7th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Agency Contact: Lois Green
Email: lois.d.green@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
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 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.
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