Workforce Training Provider Specialist

Job Requisition ID: 59595 Opening Date: 10/16/2026Closing Date: 10/30/2026Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityClass Title: MANPOWER PLANNER III - 25593 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,820 monthly; Full Range $6,820 - $9,875 monthlyJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full Time Number of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCMEMerit Comp Code: 
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 2 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needsHeadquarter Location: 1 W Old State Capitol Plz, Springfield, Illinois, 62701Work County: SangamonAgency Contact: CEO.HR@illinois.gov (FOR INQUIRIES ONLY - INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE)

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

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

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

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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.

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.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) seeks a collaborative professional as a Workforce Training Provider Specialist (Manpower Planner III) in the Office of Employment and Training. This role involves researching workforce trends, evaluating training providers, managing the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL), and developing recommendations to enhance Illinois' workforce training system and access to quality jobs. Under the Planning Manager, the successful candidate will be the Office's expert on workforce training systems supporting WIOA, ETPL, Workforce Pell, CEJA, JTED, and other workforce programs. They will work with partners, schools, employers, labor, and agencies to improve provider quality, align training with employer needs and career paths, support Quality Jobs principles, and ensure providers meet federal and state standards. An ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, research, planning, and communication skills; experience interpreting workforce development policies and evaluating workforce programs; and the ability to develop practical recommendations that strengthen workforce training quality and improve customer outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to support continuous improvement of Illinois' workforce training provider system and help ensure workforce training investments prepare individuals for meaningful careers while meeting employers' workforce needs throughout the State.

Essential Functions

• Under general direction serves as the Office of Employment and Training's statewide Workforce Training Provider Specialist, coordinating workforce training provider planning, research, evaluation, and continuous improvement activities that strengthen Illinois' workforce training provider system and support high-quality workforce training that leads to quality jobs aligned with employer demand.
• Administers statewide workforce training provider systems, including the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL), and supports consistent implementation of requirements, approvals, quality standards, and accountability processes for workforce training providers.
• Conducts research on workforce training providers, program evaluation, and performance analysis to support provider quality, continuous improvement, and informed decision-making.
• Collaborates with statewide partners to strengthen workforce training provider quality and improve alignment among workforce, education, employers, labor organizations, and economic development partners.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge and experience equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college. 
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience in manpower development as could be gained at the Manpower Planner II level or in the administration of a wide variety of personnel programs. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers three (3) years of professional experience interpreting and applying federal and state workforce development laws, regulations, policies, and guidance, including the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), workforce education, apprenticeship, economic development, or other workforce-related programs.
• Prefers three (3) years of professional experience conducting workforce planning, research, program analysis, or developing recommendations that improve workforce education, workforce training providers, or workforce development programs.
• Prefers three (3) years of professional experience administering workforce training provider systems, workforce technology systems, performance reporting systems, or grant-funded workforce programs.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience evaluating workforce training providers, workforce education programs, labor market information, participant outcomes, or program performance to support continuous improvement and accountability.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience coordinating workforce initiatives or developing collaborative partnerships with educational institutions, employers, workforce boards, labor organizations, economic development organizations, governmental agencies, or other workforce system partners.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois’ world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois’ reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business. 

As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program

• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually

• 12 Paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)

• 10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment) 

• Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard work schedules (as applicable)

• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years

• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)

• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan

• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)

• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans

• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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