Deputy Director

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Job Requisition ID: 57810 Opening Date: 08/07/2026 Closing Date: 08/24/2026 Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary Range is $11,550 - $12,500 per month Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Cook; Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: None Merit Comp Code: Excluded - Subject to Paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (6) of Section 4d of the Personnel Code ***A RESUME IS REQUIRED*** 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 Deputy Director, Business Development plays a critical role in Illinois’ aggressive efforts to attract businesses and create jobs in communities across the state. The Deputy Director, Business Development will oversee all of DCEO’s competitive incentive tax credit and grant programs to attract and retain businesses and promote the State’s superior business attributes. Companies participating in the Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) program committed to creating nearly 4,000 jobs and nearly $2.5 billion in private investment in the first three months of 2026 alone. The State of Illinois has significantly increased its business attraction and retention toolkit since 2019 – making Illinois more competitive as it vies to attract large job creators. Essential Functions 1.Functions as Deputy Director overseeing all objectives for the Office of Business Development. Directs, designs and implements tax credit and grant programs to support business attraction and retention in Illinois. Formulates and implements policy and legislation in partnership with the Office of Legislative Affairs to ensure that Illinois remains competitive with other states. Possesses authority to negotiate and bind the agency to agreements with companies in collaboration with the Chief Business Attraction and Development Officer on issues of substantial impact to other programmatic areas of the Agency. Ensures long-term compliance and continuity within programs. Directs clear and effective marketing of the Office’s programs. Directs the Office to ensure a high level of professionalism and customer service. Contributes proactively to business attraction and retention pipeline development and management in partnership with other Offices under the Chief Business Attraction and Development Officer. Maintains a broad understanding of the state’s business climate and analyzes relative effectiveness of the Office’s programs. 2. Serves as full-line supervisor. Assigns and reviews work. Provides guidance and training to assigned staff. Reassigns staff to meet day‑to‑day operating needs. Establishes annual goals and objectives. Approves time off. Effectively recommends and imposes discipline up to and including discharge. Prepares and signs performance evaluations. Determines and recommends staffing needs. Essential Functions Cont. 3. Directs the preparation and administration of the budget for the Office of Business Development with full authority to allocate and control expenditures. Directs, reviews and coordinates Office budget formulation and submission. Adheres to agency policy, mission and Office of Management and Budget regulations and procedures for budget proposals. Develops annual spending plan. Directs Office’s obligations, commitments, and expenditures. 4. Serves as the Department’s Subject Matter Expert on the state’s large business incentives programs. Travels, with some overnight stays, in the performance of duties. Confident speaker to businesses, economical development organizations, elected officials and local governments regarding state incentives programs. Comprehensive knowledge of underlying state strategic plans and priority sectors. 5. 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 years of college. Requires prior experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public orbusiness organization. Preferred Qualifications Prefers four or more years of experience in the development or management of public administration programs in thebusiness, finance, or marketing fields. Prefers four or more years or professional supervisory experience. 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, theemployee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediatelyafter ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Officeof the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine. This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiringthe occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.)requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretaryof State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement ofEconomic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive EthicsCommission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the jobdescription. 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; 8:30a - 5:00p Headquarter Location: Chicago or Springfield Work County: Cook or Sangamon Agency Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io (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. Statement of Economic Interest: This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings. 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: #J-18808-Ljbffr