INDIRECT COST RATE ADMINISTRATOR

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Job Requisition ID: 57776 Opening Date: 08/17/2026 Closing Date: 08/31/2026 Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 Skill Option: Fiscal Management/Accounting/Budget/ Internal Audit/Insurance/Financial Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,571 to $10,000 Monthly Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: None Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (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 The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Indirect Cost Rate Administrator. Under administrative direction, this position will independently perform reviews and advanced level audit reviews encompassing the complete range of private agency operations for negotiating indirect cost rates. The position will manage and conduct reviews of provider audit reports used for indirect cost rate proposals sent in by all private agencies and will review, compute, and analyze cost allocation procedures, working capital, current ratio, and Department revenue percentages. This position provides a great opportunity for a motivated individual who is interested in playing a role in ensuring that DCFS implements sound fiscal policies and procedures in the administration of the agency. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois. Essential Functions Serves as Indirect Cost Rate Administrator Manages and conducts reviews of provider budgets,audits reports, Consolidated Year End Financial Reports, andindirect cost rates sent in by all private agencies Composes complete and detailed audit reports regarding indirect cost rates Serves as full line supervisor Provides guidance and training in reviewing budgets with indirect cost rates Maintains contact with private agency accountants and/or CPA's for explanation and clarification of financialstatement items Prepares for audits by reviewing DCFS, state, and federal policies, procedures, rules and regulations, prior auditreports, notes, applicable accounting and auditing Provides training to new staff regarding the indirect cost rate, budgeting process, audit process, and DCFSpolicies and procedures and takes part in management training Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumeratedabove. Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor's degree with coursework in auditing, business management, economics, computer science, generaland/or cost accounting, or other related subjects. Requires three years of administrative experience in auditing and certification as a CIA or CPA OR four years of administrative experience in auditing Preferred Qualifications Prefers a bachelor's degree in accounting. Prefers 5 years of professional experience in the analysis and review of financial documents and cost allocation plansaccording to generally accepted accounting principles in a public or business organization. Prefers 3 years of professional experience developing or negotiating payment rates and indirect costs rates per CFR200 ina public or business organization. Prefers 3 years of professional experience developing and implementing operational rate setting mandates and guidelinesin a public or business organization. Prefers 3 years of experience supervising professional staff in a public or business organization. Conditions of Employment Requires ability to pass a background check. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license. 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 conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job About the Agency DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus. As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment) Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable) 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Headquarter Location: 406 E Monroe St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701 Work County: Sangamon Agency Contact: [[recruiterEmail]] Email : View email address on click.appcast.io Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Social Services 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 Illinois Comptroller