Criminal Justice Specialist - Vp

Job Requisition : 53765

Opening Date: 02/25/26

Closing Date: 03/11/26

Agency: Criminal Justice Information Authority

Class

Title:

CRIM JUSTICE SPEC I - 10231

Skill Option: None

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated starting salary $5384 monthly;
Full Range $5384 - $7631 monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 4

Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

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

Application Method: All applicants who want to be considered for this position must apply electronically through the  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.

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

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.

We are looking for a Grant Specialist I to work at the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority in the Federal and State Grants Unit (FSGU). FSGU offers a rich environment for a self‑driven person desiring to enhance community‑based programming and strengthen relationships with partner agencies. Grant Specialist I responsibilities include monitoring grantee performance, budgets, ensuring compliance with grant regulations, and site visits.

The ideal candidate for this role should have superior organizational skills, exceptional time management skills, and experience working in grant programs and/or with public funds. The Grant Specialist I will maintain relationships with grantees, and will aid in serving the public by ensuring grantee success in effective and growing programs.

• Under general supervision of the program administrator, provides technical assistance in the review, examination, approval, implementation and monitoring of interagency agreements and contracts relating to ICJIA grant programs.
• Travels to conduct on‑site reviews or conduct enhanced desk review of grantee records to assess the capability, performance, and compliance of the grantee against administrative and programmatic requirements.
• Reviews and analyzes quarterly and close‑out program and fiscal reports, and communicates with grantees regarding needed justifications, corrections, or revisions.
• Reviews allocation requests and works with Grants Team members to determine approvability of requests.
• Conducts random reviews of periodic subcontract/subrecipient program and fiscal reports submitted by grantees.
• Conducts research and recommends development or revisions to budget or fiscal report format, site visit and compliance review procedures and forms.
• Prepares and distributes written drafts and final reports of site and enhanced desk review findings relative to the progress of agreements.
• Establishes and maintains a system/method to track grantee program performance, expenditures, objectives, and outcomes.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with coursework in law, criminal justice, government, public administration, sociology, accounting or political science.
• Requires completion of an agency approved training…