Information Technology Audit Liaison (Public Service Administrator, Opt 3)
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Job Requisition ID: IS51189
Start Date:
Closing Date: 12/16/2025
Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Management Information System/Data Processing/Telecommunications
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $8281/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:
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 an Audit Liaison serving the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. The position will coordinate and respond to audit requests received by the agency and work to ensure compliance, transparency and efficiency with agency policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing a major IT audit program with excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills. 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
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!
Essential Functions
- Under administrative direction, serves as the Information Technology (IT) Audit liaison for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) coordinating and managing internal and external audit processes as part of overall program oversight and inter-agency collaboration.
- Plans, directs, and evaluates the activities of the IT Compliance and Audit Section for DIS.
- Directs, monitors, and enforces compliance with long-term technology planning and system standards utilizing National Institute of Standards and Information Technology (NIST) and other Federal and State standards.
- Plans and directs the review and evaluation of product offerings.
- Serves as working supervisor.
- Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
- 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 with coursework in management information systems, data processing, telecommunications or directly related fields.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in management information systems, data processing, or telecommunications in a public or business organization.
Specialized Skills
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Management Information Systems.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience developing, implementing, and overseeing IT and cybersecurity compliance/audit programs and projects in a large public or private enterprise.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) years of professional experience in Management Information Systems.
- Three (3) years of professional experience developing, implementing, and overseeing IT and cybersecurity compliance/audit programs and projects in a large public or private enterprise.
- Extensive knowledge of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Acceptable Risk Controls for ACA, Medicaid, and Partner Entities (ARC-AMPE) Social Security Administration (SSA) requirements for Data Exchanges, and IRS Publication 1075.
- Three (3) years of professional experience working with information technology audits.
- Three (3) years of professional experience working with information technology security.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or ability to obtain one within one year of employment.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science
Conditions of Employment
- 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 use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
- 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 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 ability to travel in performance of duties.
- Requires ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines.
- The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Location: 2200 Churchill Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Email: HFS.DPASApps@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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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- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Nearest Major Market: Springfield