PROGRAM EVALUATION ANALYST
Springfield, IL, US, 62703
Job Requisition ID: 53340
Opening Date: 02/24/2026
Closing Date: 03/09/2026
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS ANALYST II - 25542
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,589 - $9,541 per month ($79,068 - $114,492 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, 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.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
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 Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Program Evaluation Analyst. As a project team leader, facilitates and coordinates project meetings and activities to analyze data collection and prepare complex reports showing potential outcomes of specific scenarios as well as develops and monitors project plans and timeliness. Develops performance measures and standards options to assist in the outcome review of integrated care services through community providers. Develops, maintains and improves a tracking system to incorporate all data into a workable framework that can be used to analyze and project specific information regarding grant programs.
Essential Functions
- Serves as a Program Evaluation Analyst.
- Through regression analysis, risk analysis and input/output analysis, researches the federal regulations, articles, and documents developed by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA), the National Council, Health Resources and Service Administrator (HRSA), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) etc.
- Develops performance measures and standards options to assist in the outcome review of integrated care services through community providers by establishing data for evaluation of the appropriateness of Federal grants, match funding and GRF to fund services to provide comprehensive care including housing, clinical, medical, religious and employment opportunities.
- Develops, maintains, and improves a tracking system to incorporate all data into a workable framework that can be used to analyze and project specific information regarding grant programs.
- Develops, compiles, and maintains a Community Services Directory which consists of all mental health providers and all services available through participating community providers.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required that are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, supplemented by a master's degree in business or public administration, with coursework in areas such as economic theory, accounting and finance, organizational theory, and operations research.
- Requires three (3) years progressively responsible professional experience in management operations analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) years of professional experience analyzing data collection and preparing complex reports showing potential outcomes of specific scenarios for a public or private organization.
- Three (3) years of professional experience developing and monitoring project plans and timeliness of completed projects.
- Three (3) years of professional experience researching federal regulations, articles and documents in order to ensure health care is meeting federal laws.
- Three (3) years of professional experience initiating and designing new or revision data collection techniques and forms and prepare new statistical models.
- Three (3) years of professional experience developing, maintaining and improving a tracking system to incorporate all data into a workable framework that can be sued to analyze and project specific information regarding grant programs.
- Three (3) years of professional experience developing, compiling and maintaining a Community Services Directory for a public or private organization.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Headquarter Location: 600 E Ash St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Bureau of Business Policy & Fiscal Operations
Business Analytics Data
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html
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.
State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
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