CHIEF ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICER - Sr. Public Service Admin

Job Requisition ID: 58155
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: 09/02/2026
Agency: Criminal Justice Information Authority
Class Title:  SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) 
Skill Option:  General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel  
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary range $9,495 to $11,174 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time  
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  None
Merit Comp Code:  Term Appointment/ Agency

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.

THIS POSITION IS REVOLVING DOOR

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 Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is seeking a highly motivated individual to oversee compliance of ICJIA’s implementation and maintenance of the Illinois Grant Management System. This position manages day-to-day compliance with GATA and agency internal policies. This role will formulate and develop policies for monitoring and accountability of ICJIA’s programs. This includes developing and implementing policies, procedures, and guidelines for the ICJIA’s administration of grants and directing senior management on grantee monitoring projects, actions for non-compliant grantees and interpretation of policy. This position serves as the specialist for grant accountably tools and as Agency trainer on tools. This role will supervise staff assigned to project manage the agency’s implementation and utilization of the Illinois Grant Management System (AmpliFund)

Essential Functions

• Oversees compliance with Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200), the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA), and agency grant program accountability requirements.
• Formulates and develops policies for monitoring and accountability of ICJIA’s programs.
• Serves as full line supervisor of staff managing the agency’s implementation and use of the Illinois GrantManagement System (AmpliFund).
• Serves as the agency liaison in meetings with the Grant Accountability and Transparency Unit (GATU) within the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget and external AmpliFund staff.
• Develops and implements agency corrective action plans in response to federal and state audits. Serves as point of contact for all agency audits.
• 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 4 years of college.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible administrative experience working with compliance and grant management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers 5 year of experience drafting and reviewing contracts, grant agreements, drafting notice of funding opportunities, or grant proposals.
• Prefers a minimum of 5 experience in drafting grant-related policy or procedures.
• Prefers 2 years working knowledge of the GATA Implementation System.
• Prefers 2 years experience working in a state or local government, non-profit, or not-for-profit agency.
• Prefers 2 years of experience providing technical assistance to grantees.
• Prefers working knowledge of AmpliFund or other similar grants management software.
• Prefers at least 3 years of supervisory experience.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires proper documentation for approved work in the United States.
• Requires ability to travel.
• Requires a valid and current driver’s license.
• Requires ability to pass a background check.
• Requires the ability to work remotely and in-person as operational needs require.

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.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 60 E Van Buren, Chicago, Illinois, 60605
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: View email address on us.fitly.work 
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance

Agency statement:  ICJIA responds to community needs with research and federal and state grants administration. ICJIA administers over 100 million dollars in grants, including the R3 (restore, reinvest, renew) grants (funded through the tax on legalized cannabis), state violence prevention grants, and federal grants including under the Violence Against Women Act and the Victims of Crime Act. ICJIA convenes groups and collaborates on efforts to reform the criminal justice system. ICJIA leads criminal justice reform efforts by supporting policy makers through research.

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.

Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Criminal Justice Information Authority’s discretion.

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