GATA Manager (PSA, Option 2)

Job Requisition ID: 57857 
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 08/13/2026
Agency: Department on Aging
Class Title:  PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option:  Fiscal Management/Accounting/Budget/ Internal Audit/Insurance/Financial  
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $9000, Full Range: $9000-11000 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time  
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  None
Merit Comp Code:  Managerial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC062 Collective Bargaining Coverage

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.

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

We are looking for a detail-conscious and policy-aware professional who understands that the conditions of employment are directly tied to the responsibilities outlined in the job description. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to align their work with established requirements, ensuring compliance and consistency across all assigned duties. This role requires a strong sense of accountability, attention to detail, and a commitment to upholding organizational standards.

Essential Functions

• Serves as GATA Manager.
• Establishes internal controls over all grant funds, to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Establishes agency GATA objectives working within the Statewide grants management system.
• Supervises staff.
• Develops and maintains ongoing communications with private and public organizations as well as officials of other agencies, other states, and the federal government.
• Performs other duties, as required, or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with coursework in accounting and business or public administration.
• Requires three years of progressively responsible financial/accounting/auditing experience in a private or public organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers a valid license as a Certified Public Accountant.
• Prefers three years of experience with 2CFR200 and the Grants Accountability and Transparency Act.
• Prefers three years of experience utilizing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Account Standards, public and business administration principles and practices, as well as statewide business processes, programs and service objectives, activities, and operational systems.
• Prefers three years of experience demonstrating understanding of State of Federal requirements, statutes, and rules impacting the GATA and its related functionalities.
• Prefers one year of experience developing and implementing multi-jurisdictional policies and procedures.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass a criminal background check.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday-Friday 
Headquarter Location:  1 Natural Resources Wy, Springfield, Illinois, 62702 
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Nick Gilmore
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Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Legal, Audit & Compliance; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

The MISSION of the Illinois Department on Aging is to serve and advocate for older Illinoisans and their caregivers by administering quality and culturally appropriate programs that promote partnerships and encourage independence, dignity, and quality of life.

As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental, and vision plans
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Option pre-tax programs – Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits, please follow this link. 

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