Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 56157 
Opening Date: 05/14/2026
Closing Date: 05/29/2026
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title:  SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) 
Skill Option:  Management Information System/Data Processing/Telecommunications  
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $12,750-$12,959/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time  
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: n/a
Merit Comp Code:  Term Appointment/ Gubernatorial (Management Bill)

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

PROOF OF EDUCATIONAL COURSEWORK IS REQUIRED. ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF COURSEWORK INCLUDES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS, COPIES OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS, ACCOUNT RECORDS (INCLUDING SCREENSHOTS) OF ACADEMIC COURSEWORK, AND ANY SIMILAR DOCUMENTS CREATED BY AN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION. 

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.

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 as Deputy CIO of Product Delivery & Engineering his leader drives the strategy, governance, and execution of all application development functions supporting the Department of Children & Family Services. They shape statewide policies, oversee mission‑critical systems such as SACWIS and web platforms, and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, federal requirements, and long‑term sustainability goals. Serving as a key representative for the CIO, they lead multidisciplinary teams, direct complex technology initiatives, and guide the delivery of secure, scalable, and modern digital solutions for Illinois’ child welfare mission. If you are an experienced technology leader with a passion for building sustainable, mission-critical systems and working within a dynamic, product-driven environment, we encourage you to apply 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 carry over 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

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link:

Essential Functions

• Subject to management approval, serves as the Deputy Chief Information Officer of Product Delivery & Engineering for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) within a product-based operating model, planning, developing, organizing, controlling, and managing overall activities of product delivery teams.
• Collaborates, administers and implements in conjunction with Infrastructure Support, Data Management, and DoIT Architecture groups for the development and maintenance of overall DoIT/DCFS standards and procedures.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Speaks on behalf of the Chief Information Officer and serves as representative to private, state, and federal agencies regarding IT application development, product delivery, and digital platform strategy needs, procurements, and maintenance.
• Formulates the Product Delivery & Engineering Services budget and monitors expenditures to ensure adherence to budgetary guidelines.
• 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 completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in management information systems, information technology, computer science, or a directly related Information Technology field.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in management information systems and computer systems in a public or business Information Technology organization.
• Requires four (4) years of professional experience supervising and directing a team of Information Technology professionals in a large and highly complex public or private IT organization.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

• Four (4) years of professional experience managing application development teams in a complex, multi-team environment, including direct supervision of professional staff.
• Four (4) years of professional experience developing, administering, and monitoring budgets, including interpreting and applying policies impacting IT operations.
• Four (4) years of professional experience implementing and governing Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform or similar enterprise platforms within a large IT environment.
• Four (4) years of professional experience leading enterprise architecture governance processes, including Architectural Review Boards (ARB), to ensure alignment with statewide standards, design principles, and modernization strategies, including governance of SDLC standards, development methodologies, and related policy or standards oversight.
• Extensive knowledge of long-term system sustainability, scalability, modernization strategies, and total cost of ownership for high-availability or multi-decade systems.
• Ability to analyze complex administrative, operational, or technological challenges and determine an effective timely course of action to resolve.
• Ability to operate effectively in a federated environment requires balancing business driven product leadership with centralized technology governance and statewide standards.
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Conditions of Employment

Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

• Requires the ability to verify identity.
• Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
• Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check and 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 travel in performance of duties.
• Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours and to work overtime—including scheduled, unscheduled, short‑notice, evening, weekend, and holiday hours—to meet deadlinesRequires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity.
• 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 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm (Work hours may vary) 
Headquarter Location:  1 N Old State Capitol Plz, Springfield, Illinois, 62701 
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Lois Green
Email : lois.d.green@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity 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.

Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationaryperiod. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Innovationand Technology’s discretion.

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

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