Data Coordinator

POSITION TITLE: BUDGET AND DATA COORDINATION (PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT #1613)

LOCATION: SPRINGFIELD OR CHICAGO

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $60,047 - $75,881

Reporting to the Director, serves in the budget and data coordination for the Early Childhood Block Grant (ECBG), which monitors and tracks the budget and amendment process. Collects, analyzes, and reports program and fiscal data to agency leadership, stakeholders and legislators. Acts as the department liaison representing early childhood data initiatives. Provides guidance and grant approvals to Preschool For All, Preschool For All Expansion and Prevention Initiative Programs in school districts, community-based organizations and child care centers. Provides technical and programmatic assistance to the field on ECBG budgetary issues. Serves as the contract lead in the department and may be responsible for one or more projects assigned by the Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collects, analyzes, and generates reports on program and fiscal data relating to ECBG programs for internal and external purposes, including preparing mandated reporting to legislators and others upon request.
• Coordinates and oversees the department's ECBG budget and amendment processes.
• Assists in reviewing, negotiating and approving ECBG applications and amendments for continuing programs in school districts, child care centers, faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, and Regional Offices of Education.
• Tracks budget and amendment approval for all ECBG programs.
• Prepares reports regarding the status of budget and/or amendment approvals for management.
• Collects and reports on programs continuously throughout the year and monitors statewide student enrollment in all three programs under the ECBG.
• Assists in developing and delivering training and technical assistance on budget expenditures in grant applications to the field.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus with two years of relevant professional experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Two years of experience (in addition to education requirements) in analyzing and summarizing large amounts of financial data.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Excel.
• Ability to think analytically with a high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with teams in a collaborative manner.
• Ability to develop, interpret and communicate policies and procedures.
• Ability to administer large scale budgets.
• Ability to maintain complex data files.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Business/Management.
• Experience working with state and federal grants.
• Experience in governmental accounting.