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Director of Technology Business Operations (SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR)

State of Illinois · Illinois

Role
Software engineer
First seen
Nov 3, 2026
Closes
Not listed
Salary
Anticipated starting salary $9,500 - $11,000 monthly ($114,000 - $132,000 annually)
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Summary

The Director of Technology Business Operations leads the technology operations function for the Illinois Department of Early Childhood, partnering with the Department of Innovation and Technology to manage IT governance, policy development, cybersecurity compliance, and operational support. The role oversees technology issue resolution, maintains IT governance and audit processes, manages agency tools such as SharePoint and shared inboxes, and supervises a team responsible for technology operations. This position ensures staff have the systems and support needed to serve families effectively while aligning technology practices with the agency's mission and compliance requirements.

Key qualifications

  • Four years of college education or equivalent
  • Four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in contract management, procurement, fiscal oversight, or program administration in a public or business organization
  • Four years of professional experience leading enterprise-level technology user experiences or serving as a business owner for major technology systems
  • Four years of professional experience coordinating IT services and processing internal helpdesk tickets
  • Three years of professional experience establishing or maintaining technology governance structures including documentation management and compliance coordination
  • Ability to pass criminal history and child abuse background checks

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