Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 55576
Opening Date: 05/19/2026
Closing Date: 06/03/2026
Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Class Title:  CONTRACTUAL WORKER - 10000 
Skill Option:  None  
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $50.76 - $55.17 hourly
Job Type: Hourly
Category:  Full Time  
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  None
Merit Comp Code: 

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

***Please upload a copy of your unofficial college transcripts to the Additional Documents section of the application for verification of coursework***

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

Join our dynamic team and play a key role in identifying and evaluating high-potential investment opportunities. In this position, you will collaborate directly with companies and senior leadership to assess investment viability, analyze financial performance, and develop strategic recommendations that drive informed decision-making. You will prepare detailed investment memos, present findings to the Investment Committee, and contribute to critical investment evaluations. This role also offers the opportunity to oversee investment data management and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence. Ideal candidates are analytical, detail-oriented professionals with strong financial analysis, communication, and presentation skills who thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Essential Functions

• Participates in meetings with companies to evaluate investment viability. 
• Conducts analysis of financial documents to assess fiscal health of a company and provide assessments based on defined criteria. 
• Authors comprehensive investment memos and deal evaluations, synthesizing complex data into actionable insights for the executive team. 
• Presents research on companies to the Investment Committee for investment decisions. 
• Manages and audits investment data pipelines, ensuring accuracy in work management platform and high-fidelity reporting for internal tracking and regulatory compliance. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business, economics, finance, entrepreneurship, public policy or public administration. 
• Requires two (2) years of prior experience in the full investment lifecycle, including sourcing deal flow, conducting financial due diligence, identifying market opportunities and articulating investment recommendations. 

Preferred Qualfications

• Prefers four (4) or more years of professional experience managing the investment lifecycle, from lead generation to successful exit. 
• Prefers four (4) or more years of professional experience conducting due diligence, financial modeling and investment memorandums on prospective investments. 
• Prefers four (4) or more years of professional experience with public presentations and cross-functional stakeholder communication. 
• Prefers advanced level of experience utilizing software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, and investment reporting/tracking systems. 

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. 

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.

​Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30a - 5:00p
Headquarter Location: 555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: CEO.HR@illinois.gov ( FOR INQUIRIES ONLY -  INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE )

  Posting Group: Leadership & Management

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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