Statistical Review Manager

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Date:  Jan 8, 2026
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62762

Job Requisition ID:  52461

Job Requisition ID: 52461 

Opening Date: 01/13/2026
Closing Date: 01/27/2026
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $9,400 - $10,000 per month ($112,800 - $120,000 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

 

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Position Overview

The Division of Family & Community Services is seeking to hire a Statistical Review Manager responsible for planning and directing advanced statistical research, analysis, forecasting, and quality control reporting for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Oversees the design of statistically sound sampling methods, supervises professional staff, and provides expert consultation to state and federal partners. Plans and directs complex statistical research; develops and applies forecasting models to predict SNAP participation trends; and ensures the validity and accuracy of statewide error rate calculations, requiring advanced proficiency in statistical software and the ability to interpret and communicate complex analytical findings that guide SNAP policy, compliance, and program improvement. The Division’s mission is to assist Illinois residents by connecting them with public assistance programs and services. Through our programs, services and prevention efforts, the Division improves the health and well-being of individuals and promotes self-sufficiency and integrity of families of Illinois.

Essential Functions

  • Serves as Statistical Review Manager, responsible for planning and directing advanced statistical research, error rate analysis, forecasting, and quality control reporting for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
  • Plans and directs development of statistically valid quality control sampling procedures in accordance with federal SNAP regulations; defines universe characteristics, establishes sampling parameters, and completes annual sample plan and statistical management evaluations.
  • Prepares and presents analytical reports and data products (via SAS, ACL, Excel, Business Objects) to support quality assurance and payment accuracy initiatives, utilizing software such as SAS and ACL for development and execution of error trend analysis.
  • Serves as full line supervisor.
  • Provides statistical consultation and expertise to other bureaus; reviews federal/state regulation and legislation proposals and responds to quality control/audit findings; represents the Bureau and agency in meetings with state and federal officials.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in in statistics, mathematics, data science, economics, or a closely related quantitative field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in statistical review, statistical analysis, or data modeling for a public or business organization. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Three (3) years of professional experience conducting statistical research, data analytics, and federally regulated quality control analysis, including collaborating with state or federal agencies on program evaluation or compliance, for a public assistance program such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
  • Three (3) years of professional experience developing and applying statistical research design techniques, including interpreting regulations to ensure statistical methodologies are compliant.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience designing and implementing statistical models and predictive analysis while leading complex analytical project design and implementation.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience using multiple statistical and data visualization tools, such as SAS, ACL, Excel.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience supervising or leading professional analytical/research staff and coordinating multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  • Three (3) years of effective professional verbal and written communication experience with the ability to adjust communication styles to suit different audiences in representation of a public or private organization at professional meetings. 

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch

Headquarter Location: 100 South Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62762

Family and Community Services

Bureau of SNAP Integrity

Statistical Review Unit

Springfield

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

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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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