Work for Indiana
Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion – Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process, as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below.
About the Indiana Broadband Office (IBO):
The Indiana Broadband Office is working to ensure all Hoosiers are connected to service as broadband internet has become a necessity to interact in all aspects of life. We assist residents in need of affordable and reliable broadband connectivity. This mission of reaching Hoosiers where they live, work, and play is accomplished by communicating with stakeholders, providing resources to a diverse audience, and leveraging established relationships with elected officials, associations, and providers.
This is an exciting time to work in this space as we have had an unprecedented investment in deploying broadband services to all Hoosiers with the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program and Digital Equity Act. This job offers candidates the opportunity to work with both internal and external stakeholders to promote the program throughout the state. We are looking for someone who is a good team member, has experience with working with the Public, and understands how to provide quality customer service. Training in our program content will be provided to the right candidate.
Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $53,222. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Research and identify sources of external funds and create or develop proposals to secure funds for new grant opportunities and grant renewal opportunities.
- Evaluate and approve work plans and timelines to ensure submission of state or federal grant applications and program reports in a timely manner.
- Provide guidance and assistance to staff and the community on types of grants available, federal and agency requirements for obtaining grants and process of applying for grants.
- Interpret grant regulations and application procedures considering impact of alternative interpretations on major programs and policies.
- Review submitted grant applications and assess the applicant’s eligibility for award based on established criteria.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for project development and determination of grant worthiness.
- Develop and implement internal controls to minimize and correct audit findings.
- Serve as a liaison between the agency, the State, and grant funding sources by attending meetings, responding to information requests, and resolving issues between parties involved.
- Make recommendations to supervisors and granting authority on needs of potential recipients.
- Analyze project costs and prepare budget justifications and budget revisions for awarded grants.
- Monitor the implementation, management, evaluation, and close-out of grants according to rules and regulations.
- Ensure a grantee’s compliance with conditions of grants by coordinating agreements, contracts, expenses, activities, and federal and state regulations.
- Provide daily management and oversight of grants management staff, ensuring accuracy in performance and operational effectiveness.
- Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
- Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What You’ll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- Seven (7) years of relevant experience in grant programs, program planning, public administration, and related fields.
- Expert knowledge of grants, the grant application process, and the rules and regulations pertaining to grants applicable to assigned programs.
- Subject matter expert for programs, program planning, public administration, and the political system as they relate to the grant process.
- Ability to interpret and apply grant rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Ability to research new procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
- Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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