Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 49437 
Closing Date: 09/30/2025
​Agency:  Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option:  General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281 monthly; Full Range $8,281- $12,223 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:  

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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 Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology (EIT), Small Business Office seeks a results-oriented, collaborative leader to serve as the Program Manager for its Department of Defense (DoD) funded Illinois APEX Accelerator program. The Program Manager provides strategic leadership, supervises staff, manages subrecipient relationships, and implements program operations that deliver best-in-class procurement technical assistance to Illinois small businesses. This position serves as the primary liaison with DoD and state partners, prepares reports and funding proposals, and represents the program through training, outreach, and public presentations. We invite qualified applicants to apply for the position of APEX Accelerator Program Manager and become part of DCEO’s team of professionals dedicated to helping Illinois businesses compete and succeed in government contracting.

Essential Functions

• Organizes, plans, and executes all Illinois APEX Accelerator activities, including office and sub-recipient operations.
• Manages external relationships with the Department of Defense (DoD), Federal, State, and local government stakeholders to effectively Implement policy for the Illinois APEX Accelerator program.
• Manages subrecipient relationships and collaborates with senior management to integrate Department strategic priorities with program activities for effective administration and continuous improvement.
• Serves as senior spokesperson for the Illinois APEX Accelerator and develops program materials, and promotion strategy.
• Coordinates the utilization of program resources to apply for Federal funds and the selection of subrecipients.
• Aligns program operations with the Illinois Chief Procurement Office, Business Enterprise Program (CMS) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (IDOT), International Trade Centers, Small Business Development Centers, and Minority and Female Business Enterprise Programs on an interagency and intra-agency basis. 
• Serves as working supervisor.
• 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 (4) years of college.
• Requires three (3) years progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Specialized Skills

• Requires minimum of two (2) years of professional experience working with the following: federal (Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation) and state government contracting regulations (state procurement code).
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience developing and making speeches and public presentations utilizing multi-media applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience working with the following: federal (Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation) and state government contracting regulations (state procurement code).
• Prefer three (3) years of professional experience developing and making speeches and public presentations utilizing multi-media applications.
• Prefer a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience managing economic development and small business programs in a public sector environment. 

Conditions of Employment

• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. 
• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires verification that applicant is not listed on the federal debarment or suspension list.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings/weekends.
• 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 Statement of Economic Interest with the Office of 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 description.

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: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Location: 1020 S Spring St, Springfield, Illinois, 62704
Agency Contact:   CEO.HR@illinois.gov ( FOR INQUIRIES ONLY -  INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE )

Posting Group: Leadership & Management

This position DOES  contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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