- Salary: $80,000 to $90,000
- Date Posted: April 21, 2025
- Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Description
****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
NOTE: This is a non-code position. This position is not subject to collective bargaining.
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a copy of any applicable professional licensures 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 in lieu of a Resume or CV.
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. 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 Chief Procurement Officer for General Services (CPO-GS) seeks a detail-oriented, critical-thinking, organized, excellent writer, and problem-solver to provide legal advice and counsel to the Independent Chief Procurement Officer and her staff. As Assistant General Counsel, you will be part of a small, dedicated staff that assist in ensuring agencies under the CPO-GS jurisdiction lawfully and ethically procure products and services. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the State procurement process while helping to ensure compliance and efficiency in government purchasing.
Responsibilities
- Research legal issues and provide legal analysis, advice, and counsel to the General Counsel for CPO-GS on legal matters relevant to the Illinois Procurement Code; the CPO-GS’ administrative rules; additional procurement-related statutes, regulations, policies, procedures, and bills; the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act; the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); other laws and regulations; reviews and drafts contracts for the CPO-GS, and other issues pertaining to the functioning of the CPO-GS.
- Drafts legal memoranda and briefs.
- Review protests; draft recommended protest determinations for protests for the CPO’s consideration; and communicate with protestors, agencies, and interested parties. May be appointed as a Protest Review Officer as appropriate and necessary.
- Act as the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer for the CPO-GS. Reviews FOIA requests received by CPO-GS and prepares responses.
- Conducts hearings on behalf of, or at the direction of, the CPO-GS and prepares recommended decisions.
- Provides litigation support and coordination with the Office of the Illinois Attorney General.
- Helps coordinate litigation-related activities for general matters involving CPOs and their respective staffs.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Requirements
Required Education and Experience
- Possess a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois
- 3+ years of legal experience in a single or combination of the following settings: law firm, government, higher education, corporate, or other complex organization
- 1+ years of experience in responding to FOIA requests
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal and external constituencies
- Experience conducting legal research and analysis
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience with government procurement, conflict of interest and other ethics‐related laws, and other areas of administrative law
- Experience in reviewing, drafting, and filing administrative rules
- Experience in reviewing and drafting contracts
- Working knowledge of the functions of state government and the character of relationships between the branches of State government, among State agencies and officers, and between the State and other levels of government
- Demonstrated interest in, enthusiasm for, and commitment to public service
Application Process
How to Apply
For full consideration, a current resume and letter of interest explaining experience, coursework, and training qualifications as they relate to this position shall be submitted through the Work for Illinois job posting on or before 5/1/2025.
Contact Info
Name: Tyler Hann
Email:
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
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