Job Requisition ID: 48500
Opening Date: 08/01/2025
Closing Date: 08/14/2025
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: EXECUTIVE I - 13851
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,928 - $8,493 per month ($71,136 - $101,916 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062

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 Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Fiscal Analyst for the Bureau of Community Programs Forensic Services Unit. In a collaborative environment, this position’s primary responsibility is the fiscal management and tracking of grants including budget revisions, payments, reports, etc. Performs support to and onsite budgetary reviews of funded providers; and serves as liaison to the Department’s fiscal services staff and Central Budget Office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
• Requires one (1) year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS

• Of the one (1) year of responsible administrative experience, requires (1) one year of experience working with federal and/or state grants and the utilization of budget appropriations by federal and/or state programs, including working with grant databases such as Community Service Agreement (CSA).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year of professional experience working with federal and/or state grants and the utilization of budget appropriations by federal and/or state programs, including working with grant databases such as Community Service Agreement (CSA).
• Two (2) years of professional experience developing, reviewing, and amending budgets for a public or private business organization.
• One (1) year of professional experience drafting contract exhibits and approving budgets.
• One (1) year of professional experience developing detailed budget reports and presenting and interpreting information to management level staff.
• One (1) year of professional experience communicating in verbal or written form with both internal and external stakeholders relative to budgets for a public or private organization ensuring detailed and critical analysis of work performed.
• One (1) year of professional experience working collaboratively to analyze administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
• 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.
• All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
  Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
  Work Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607
  Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
  Community Programs
  Forensic Programs/North
  Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
  Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Social Services

• Serves as Fiscal Analyst for the Forensic Services Unit of the Bureau of Community Programs.
• Manages monthly budgets including invoicing and reconciliation. Initiates monthly review of the programmatic spending plan with subsequent reallocation of funds.
• Develops or provides technical assistance to providers regarding program contract budgets and other requirements.
• Serves as liaison to the Division’s Fiscal services staff, Central Budget Office and providers regarding budgeting and contracting processes.
• Maintains records ensuring confidentiality of financial material and related reports.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.