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ERP Business Intelligence Lead

Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology
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Job Title: ERP Business Intelligence Development Lead

Job Requisition ID: 52294

Closing Date: 01/22/2026

Salary: $11,250 - $12,083/month

Work Location: Springfield, IL

Work authorization: US work authorization required at time of application. No sponsorship available. Not eligible for STEM OPT. Positions are W2 only and cannot be converted to a contract position. 

Questions? Email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov

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The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking a highly skilled and organized individual to serve as the ERP Business Intelligence (BI) Development Lead. 

This position will lead Business Intelligence, determining policy which fixes objectives or states principles to control actions toward operating objectives in Business Intelligence. 

In this role, you will implement policy for the State of Illinois’ solution for the ERP Program’s design/construction of highly complex business intelligence solutions with SAP Business Objects BI Suite, SAP NetWeaver BW, SAP HANA, and other platforms. 

This position supervises a team of contractual staff performing technical IT functions within the SAP system and serves as an agency spokesperson on matters associated with the Business Intelligence Development of the ERP Program. 

In addition, you will analyze project progress reports and status data to ensure projects are adhering to Business Intelligence Development goals and objectives and advise the ERP Program Director and DoIT Secretary regarding program development, fiscal status and other related matters.

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

 

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)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

 

Essential Functions

  • Subject to management approval, serves as the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Business Intelligence (BI) Development Lead for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), directing the planning, development, administration and implementation of BI development activities mandated by legislation, regulations and the Secretary.
  • Develops standards for the State of Illinois’ solution for the ERP Program’s design/construction of highly complex business intelligence solutions with SAP Business Objects BI Suite, SAP NetWeaver BW, SAP HANA, and other platforms.
  • Identifies and defines areas of the ERP Program requiring study and researches and recommends alternative method of resolution to ensure SAP business intelligence development processes and configurations are properly documented.
  • Supervises contractual staff.
  • Serves as an agency spokesperson on matters associated with the Business Intelligence Development of the ERP Program.
  • Advises ERP Program Director and Program Managers regarding program development, fiscal status and other related matters.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with coursework in management information systems, data processing, telecommunication, or directly related information technology fields.
  • Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in management information systems, data processing, telecommunication, or directly related information technology fields in a public or business organization.
  • Requires three (3) years of professional experience supervising or leading a team of IT professionals in a large and complex IT organization.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Five (5) years of professional experience leading the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-level Business Intelligence (BI) solutions using platforms such as SAP BusinessObjects, Tableau, SAP HANA, or comparable BI technologies to support strategic and legislative business objectives.
  • Four (4) years of professional ERP experience communicating and interpreting complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, including executive leadership, and translating business needs into actionable BI or data analytics strategies.
  • Four (4) years of professional experience managing ERP-related Business Intelligence (BI) architecture, including data modeling, data warehousing, and performance optimization in a large, complex enterprise organization.
  • Four (4) years of professional experience overseeing the full Business Intelligence (BI) solution lifecycle, including requirements gathering, system design, data integration, development, testing, deployment, and supporting alignment with enterprise architecture and program goals.
  • Four (4) years of professional experience leading cross-functional teams and managing vendor or contractual staff, including performance management, issue resolution, and alignment of deliverables with program objectives.
  • Four (4) years of professional experience implementing advanced analytics, dashboards, and performance metrics that inform business decisions, improve data transparency, and support program accountability.
  • Ability to analyze administrative and technical problems within ERP or BI environments and design innovative, data-driven software solutions that support operational efficiency and long-term strategic objectives.
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to develop executive-level presentations, technical documentation, and policy recommendations.

 

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

  • Requires the ability to verify identity.
  • Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
  • Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check and requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
  • Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
  • Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties and requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
  • Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to ten (10) pounds. This is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
  • Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • Requires adherence to the revolving door restrictions outlined in 5 ILCS 430/5-45. Consequently, employees should be aware that in the event of receiving a non-State employment offer during state employment or within one year immediately following the termination of State employment, they are required to inform the Office of the Executive Inspector General (OEIG) for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor before accepting such non-State employment. Failure to notify the OEIG may result in the imposition of a fine.
  • Requires compliance with the provisions outlined in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, necessitating the occupant of this position to file of a Statement of Economic Interest. Pursuant to the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.), specific state officials and employees are required to annually submit Statements of Economic Interest to the Office of the Secretary of State, which will be accessible to the public for examination and copying. Employees subject to this requirement must also file a Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission, as specified in Executive Order 15-09. Failure to submit these statements in a timely manner may result in fines and penalties.
  • The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description