GRANT MANAGER TEAM A

Job Requisition ID: 49608
Closing Date: 09/22/2025
​Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Class Title: EXECUTIVE II - 13852
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,589 Monthly; Full Range $6,589 - $9,541 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
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.

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 Grant Administration Executive II position within the Office of Grants Management serves as a dedicated business professional, providing technical assistance and guidance on reviewing grant reporting and administering grants for various grant programs simultaneously. The ideal candidate has professional experience taking on these tasks quickly and the ability to conduct their work promptly for efficiency and compliance. This unique environment provides a steady workload and is a key aspect of the grant administration process. The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) welcomes all interested applicants who are interested in managing this critical workflow to apply today!

Essential Functions

• Serves as Grant Manager for the administration and compliance of statewide complex and high-risk legislatively directed grants, Governor’s Office-directed grants, and DCEO special project grants.
• Receives, processes, reviews, and makes determinations on all grant fiscal reports and required supporting documents.
• Develops, maintains, and implements internal deadlines ensuring timely processing of grant tasks and acts as central point of contact during life of complex, problematic or high-risk grants to grantee and the Department.
• Serves as a team leader for the Grant Administration Unit by providing support, coaching and collaboration.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires the knowledge, skill, and experience equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college preferably with courses in business or public administration.
• Requires two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Specialized Skills

• Requires two (2) years of experience in grant administration or grant monitoring, of federal, state, and/or local grants.
• Requires two (2) years of experience with Fiscal and Performance / program reporting including skill in reviewing reports for quality control and compliance with state and/or federal statutes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers two (2) years of experience in grant administration or grant monitoring of federal, state, and/or local grants.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience with Fiscal and Performance/program reporting including skill in reviewing reports for quality control and compliance with state and/or federal statutes.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience in reviewing fiscal reports and performing fiscal reconciliations, budget formation, or budget variance analysis.
• Prefers two (2) years of developing and making public presentations, conducting training, and providing technical assistance to program or grant participants in both oral and written forms of communication.
• Prefers expert level experience in the utilization of spreadsheet software, document creation. email and cloud-based platforms, grant reporting tracking, reporting systems and compliance metrics.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• 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 conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois’ world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois’ reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business.

Work Hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM
Work Location: 1 W Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
Agency Contact: [email protected] ( FOR INQUIRIES ONLY - INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE )

Posting Group: 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.

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:

• [email protected]
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