Specifications include, but are not limited to: Project Tracking Assistant and Agency Liaison. The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is the lead state agency responsible for improving Illinois’ competitiveness in the global economy. Guided by an innovative regional approach, DCEO administers a wide range of economic and workforce development programs, services and initiatives designed to create and retain high quality jobs and build strong communities. DCEO leads the Illinois economic development process in partnership with businesses, local governments, workers and families. In order to perpetuate the mission statement of DCEO and maximize Illinois competitiveness in the global economy, DCEO is seeking professional consulting assistance with special agency projects and organizational efficiency analysis. The selected vendor is expected to provide the staff and services necessary to meet special agency projects and organizational efficiency analysis demands. The vendor selected to provide these services must have a working knowledge of planning and project management