Managing Director of Policy, Research & Fiscal Analysis

Job Requisition ID: 55678
Opening Date: 04/27/2026
Closing Date: 05/31/2026
Agency: Illinois Board of Higher Education

Salary: commensurate with experience, within $148,500/yr-not to exceed $175,000/yr
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
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Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Agency Excluded from Collective Bargaining Coverage

*A RESUME AND COVER LETTER ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING*

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), AND a cover letter, a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Illinois Board of Higher Education must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

About the lllinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE)

IBHE has been supporting higher education in Illinois for more than 50 years. We are a dedicated team of professionals, overseen by a Board appointed by the Governor, who are working for a strong, equitable higher education system, which we believe is essential for the state to thrive. We work with leaders in colleges, universities, state and federal government agencies, governors, legislators, and other entities to strategically further this mission.

In its strategic plan, A Thriving Illinois: Higher Education Paths to Equity, Sustainability, and Growth, IBHE has identified three goals and 25 strategies to help achieve its vision of a higher education ecosystem that ensures individuals, families, and communities across the state thrive.

• Equity - Close equity gaps for students who have been left behind.
• Sustainability - Build a stronger financial future for individuals and institutions.
• Growth - Increase talent and innovation that drives economic growth.

We offer the state’s competitive employee benefit package

About the position:

The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) is seeking a Managing Director of Policy, Research & Fiscal Analysis.

The Managing Director of Policy, Research & Fiscal Analysis leads the agency work in establishing a statewide higher education policy agenda, including legislative, regulatory, and fiscal proposals, in alignment with and to advance the higher education strategic plan, A Thriving Illinois; Serves as a member of the IBHE Senior Leadership team and oversees agency organizational units including Policy, Higher Education Finance Policy, and Research, Analytics, and Data, establishing and executing on an ambitious vision;  Serves as the chief policy advisor to the Executive Director.

The ideal candidate will hold a minimum of a Master’s Degree in public policy, public administration, or related field from an accredited Institution, ten (10)+ years of experience with public policy research, development and advocacy, including experience working in or with local, state, or federal government policy environments, and five (5)+ years of supervision of professional staff.