Grants Process & Compliance Administrator – SPSA Opt. 1

Illinois Department of Human Services

Grants Process & Compliance Administrator overseeing grant-related processes and compliance for Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Focused on standardization and documentation practices in a dynamic environment.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeSpringfield • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $10,000 - $12,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grants management, compliance, and policy implementation within public or private organizations. Proficient in developing workflows, internal controls, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

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Grants ManagementPolicy ImplementationInternal Controls DevelopmentSupervisory ExperienceStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Grant Program ManagementPolicy FormulationLegislation ReviewDocumentation StandardsWorkflow Design

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPresentation SkillsConfidentiality ManagementProfessionalism

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Public AdministrationComplianceState RequirementsFederal RequirementsAdministrative Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serves as the Grants Process & Compliance Administrator for the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS).
Designs, develops, and implements standardized workflows and internal controls to support the efficient processing and documentation of grant activities.
Serves as full line supervisor.
Represents the Agency Procurement Officer in communications with internal and external stakeholders as it relates to grants processes, documentation standards, and internal controls, ensuring clarity and consistency in implementation.
Supports the development and implementation of internal controls and documentation standards to ensure compliance with State and federal requirements.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires the completion of four (4) years of college with course work in business or public administration.
Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or private organization.
Preferred Qualifications
Four (4) years of professional experience formulating and implementing policy for a public or private organization.
Four (4) years of professional experience managing a statewide federal or state or private grant program.
Four (4) years of professional experience reviewing new and/or existing legislation to determine the impact on an organization.
Four (4) years of professional experience responding to inquiries from elected officials, their staff, advocates, and other stakeholders.
Four (4) years of professional experience communicating in verbal and written form including in-person or virtual presentations with diverse internal and external colleagues and stakeholders and communities.
Four (4) years of professional experience in a private or public organization maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with professionalism.
Three (3) years of professional supervisory experience.
Advanced degree in public or business administration.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas.
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)