SS IES Rule Engine Subject Expert

The State of Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology is procuring a Program Management Office (PMO) subject‑matter expert to lead the migration of the Integrated Eligibility System (IES) from the Corticon rules engine to an upgraded engine. The work includes daily schedule updates, weekly status and risk reporting, meeting facilitation, user‑acceptance‑testing oversight, and overall project coordination for a one‑year term. The award is a sole‑source contract to NTT Data Americas, Inc., valued at up to $312,000, funded with state appropriations. • Scope: PMO leadership for the Corticon‑to‑new‑engine transition, including schedule, risk, reporting, and UAT oversight. • Duration: 29 Oct 2026 – 28 Oct 2027 (1 year). • Value: Not‑to‑exceed $312,000; significantly lower than prior related contracts. • Procurement: Sole source justified on vendor’s unique expertise and to avoid a six‑month onboarding delay.