Deputy General Counsel; SPSA Opt. L

Job Requisition :51493

Posting Date:12/12/2025
Closing Date: 12/29/2025
Agency:Department of Innovation and Technology
Class

Title:

SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070
Skill Option:Special License - Illinois Law License
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $12,917.00-$13,375.00/Monthly ($155,000-$160,500/Annually)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County:Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Excluded - Subject to Paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (6) of Section 4d of the Personnel Code

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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.

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as the Deputy General Counsel for the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). In this role, you will in provide technical advice and legal policy determinations on all legal matters relating to DoIT IT functions, programs, and policies, and serves as a principal legal advisor the General Counsel.

Additionally, you will advise leadership, managers, and legacy agencies of interpretations of DoIT-related laws, rules, regulations and policies including proposing and issuing new or revised interpretations. You will also serve as the DolT Ethics Officer, in developing and formulating policies relating to DolT's Ethics Training Program and develops and coordinates personnel policies relative to work time requirements. This position serves as a full line supervisor in assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance and training to assigned staff, and counseling staff regarding work performance.

If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities and experience, we invite you to apply for this position with DoIT!

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10
  -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs
  -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www
2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

• Subject to management approval, serves as the Deputy General Counsel for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), providing technical advice and legal policy determinations on all legal matters relating to DoIT functions, programs and policies, and serves as a principal legal advisor the General Counsel.
• Serves as the DolT Ethics Officer developing and formulating policies relating to DolT's Ethics Training Program.
• Advises…