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Senior Payroll Developer (Information Systems Analyst II, Opt. A)

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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Sponsorship for Employment

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Disclosure of Salary Information

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Date:  Jan 15, 2026
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62702

Job Requisition ID:  52298

Job Requisition ID: 52298 

Start date:
Closing Date: 01/30/2026
​Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services

BPIS: 09460
Class Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II - 21166 
Skill Option: Application Services - Information Technology 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $7787/monthly, Full salary range $7787 - $11450
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 a Senior Payroll Developer supporting the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) by conducting complex and specialized professional application services to support Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Financials and HFS Payroll using, Integrated Management System (IMS) and Structured Query Language (SQL) database processing for the Financial Management section as well as other HFS areas, such as Bureau of Technical Operations, Personnel, Budget and Federal Finance. The ideal candidate will have experience performing as a team leader overseeing a major computer-based information system. 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

If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today!

 

At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained.

 

HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, 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. HFS is an equal opportunity employer.

Essential Functions

  • Under administrative direction, serves as a Senior Payroll Developer for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) conducting complex and specialized professional application services to support Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Financials and HFS Payroll using, Integrated Management System (IMS) and Structured Query Language (SQL) database processing for the Financial Management section as well as other HFS areas, such as Bureau of Technical Operations, Personnel, Budget and Federal Finance
  • Serves as a team leader for specific systems and tools
  • Serves as a lead analyst for system or sub-systems of normal complexity
  • Coordinates the development or major revision of a complex system project
  • 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 four (4) years of college with coursework in computer science or directly related fields
  • Requires three (3) years of professional experience in application services or a related Information Technology field

Specialized Skills

  • Requires extensive knowledge of hardware and software, languages, and procedures to provide assigned technical and analytical services
  • Requires three (3) years of professional experience with Mainframe COBOL, IMS Batch, Microsoft SQL and IMS Online

Preferred Qualifications

  • Extensive knowledge of hardware and software, languages, and procedures to provide assigned technical and analytical services
  • Three (3) years of professional experience with Mainframe COBOL, IMS Batch, Microsoft SQL and IMS Online
  • Three (3) years professional experience working in payroll administration, support and maintenance
  • Three (3) years of professional experience utilizing COBOL, EZTRIEVE, IMS Online and JCL
  • Three (3) years of professional experience with professional technical support experience in IBM-supplied core utilities for Z/OS
  • Two (3) years of professional experience with PANVALET and File Manager
  • One (1) year of professional technical support experience in the use of the Mobius reporting tool and, and PANAPT system for managing changes and moving software from test to production
  • Two (2) years of professional experience presenting technical information to others with clarity and precision
  • Two (2) years of professional experience maintaining satisfactory working relationships with others

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires the ability to verify identity
  • Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with 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, etc
  • 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 the ability to travel in performance of duties
  • Requires the ability to work outside of normal 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.
Headquarter Location: 2200 Churchill Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon

Email: HFS.DPASApps@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

 

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

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.

 

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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