GATA Coordinator - State of Illinois : Job Details

Agency: Criminal Justice Information Authority

Class Title: Public Service Administrator Opt. 7

Skill Option: Law Enforcement/Correctional

Bilingual Option: None

Closing Date/Time: 12/27/2024

Salary: Anticipated starting salary range $91,920 - $115,920 annually

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: None

A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application.

You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.

Posting Identification Number 43435

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 Criminal Justice Information Authority is seeking a highly motivated individual to manage ICJIA's implementation and maintenance of the Illinois Grant Management System and perform professional duties in providing technical assistance to Agency staff in compliance with agency and statewide grant accountability and risk management processes and policies. Serves as specialist for grant accountably tools and Agency trainer on tools. This position requires a dynamic individual to provide support, guidance, and oversight in collaboration with programmatic, legal, and fiscal teams.

Essential Functions

* Manages ICJIA's implementation and maintenance of the Illinois Grant Management System (AmpliFund). Coordinate internal resources to ensure that the implementation adheres to ICJIA's implementation schedule. Develops training materials, job guides, and process documents to assist staff and grantees with AmpliFund use.

* Assists the Chief Accountability Officer (CAO) in managing compliance with Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200), the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA), and agency grant program accountability requirements. Under supervision of the CAO ensure day-to-day compliance with GATA and agency internal policies, including reviewing grantee prequalification status, managing stop pay notices to grantees, managing the agency's internal stop pay list, and updating information on the GATA Implementation site.

* Works with the Governor's Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) and the Grant Accountability and Transparency Unit (GATU) in the coordination and provision of assistance to grantees in connection with registration in the Illinois grant management system.

* Complete and fulfill federal and state audit compliance requests, in consultation with program staff. Assists staff in drafting corrective active plans in response to audit findings. Monitors compliance with corrective action plans under the supervision of the CAO. Travel to grantee sites as needed.

* Develop, implement, and maintain written policies and procedures for various programs and initiatives, under the supervision of the CAO. Keeps abreast of all regulatory requirements.

* 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 4 years of college.

Preferred Qualifications

* Prefers at least 2 years of managing, designing, implementing, and evaluating projects and programs.

* Prefers 2 years of administrative experience in a public or business organization.

* Prefers 2 years of experience in grant administration or monitoring.

* Prefers 1 year of experience conducting training for staff or external stakeholders.

* Prefers 1 year experience conducting or assisting with compliance audits on grants.

* Prefers 1 year of experience working in a state or local government, non-profit, or not-for-profit agency

Conditions of Employment

* Must be able to pass a background check.

* Must have ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate

* Requires the possession of a valid driver's license.

* Requires the ability to work remotely and in-person as operational needs require

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm

Work Location: 60 E Van Buren, 6th Floor, Chicago, Illinois, 60605

Agency Contact: [email protected]

Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Legal, Audit & Compliance; Public Safety

Agency statement: ICJIA responds to community needs with research and federal and state grants administration. ICJIA administers over 100 million dollars in grants, including the R3 (restore, reinvest, renew) grants (funded through the tax on legalized cannabis), state violence prevention grants, and federal grants including under the Violence Against Women Act and the Victims of Crime Act. ICJIA convenes groups and collaborates on efforts to reform the criminal justice system. ICJIA leads criminal justice reform efforts by supporting policy makers through research.

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:

* [email protected]

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Nearest Major Market: Chicago