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Special Projects Manager/Officer

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Date:  Dec 10, 2024
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62706

Job Requisition ID:  43659

Job Requisition ID: 43659 
Closing Date/Time: 12/23/2024
Agency: Office of the Governor
Class Title: SR ADVSR TO THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR - 91157 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: 75,000-110,000
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon; Logan; Menard; Morgan
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None

 

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****


Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees
earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your
application. Please note that the Office of the Governor must verify proof of higher education for
any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the
position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

 

 

The Deputy Governor for Budget & Economy is searching for a detail-oriented, self-motivated Projects Manager.  A successful candidate will be conscientious at thoroughly, timely, and thoughtfully completing projects for the Deputy Governor and his team.  If you are a smart and resilient team player looking for high-quality, impactful work that is different every day, this position could be for you!  The Budget & Economy portfolio handles many of the State’s most complex regulatory, operational, and economic agencies, boards, and commissions.  This position is located in Springfield and, though it may be eligible for a hybrid schedule, requires regular and consistent in-person attendance at the Springfield office.

 

Duties:

The Projects Manager will assist the Deputy Governor and First Assistant Deputy Governor with tasks related to the overall efficient operation of the agencies within the Budget& Economy portfolio.  AT the direction of the Deputy Governor and team, Projects Manager:

  • will liaise with portfolio agencies on action items;
  • track, maintain, and report on agency deliverables;
  • and ensure agency alignment on matters of interest to the Deputy Governor’s team.

The Projects Manager will work closely with the fiscal staff at the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget. This work will include:

  • reviewing and comprehending extensive budgetary and fiscal data;
  • managing budget-related action items; and
  • and completing reports of this work to the Deputy Governor and team.

This position will be primarily responsible for working with the Governor’s Office Executive Appointments team to manage Board and Commission appointments within, or impacting, the Budget & Economy portfolio.

At the direction of the Deputy Governor and First Assistant Deputy Governor, this position will be responsible for conducting research related to various policy initiatives and providing high-quality reports and recommendations on those policy matters for consideration by Governor’s Office staff.

The Deputy Governor and First Assistant Deputy Governor will rely on the Project Manager to thoroughly support public events, including scheduling, logistics, and developing briefing materials for the Deputy Governor and First Assistant Deputy Governor’s use.

In addition to other duties as assigned, the Project Manager will also provide general administrative support to the Deputy Governor and his team.

 

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably with courses in accounting, finance, public administration, or similar fields.

Successful candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

 

Preferred Experience:

Work experience in a state agency or local government office is preferred.

 

 

Work Hours: M-F 9-5
Work Location: Stratton Office Building 
Agency Contact: Lauren Thoele
Email: Lauren.Thoele@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Leadership & Management

 

Revolving Door:

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this
position.  As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during 
State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, 
prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive 
Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.
 

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:

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  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com


Nearest Major Market: Springfield

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