Grants Director - Strategy, Funding & Impact

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC):

We promote public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. As the model of best correctional practices, we strive to return productive citizens to our communities and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity, and professionalism.

Role Overview:

The Grants Director manages the procurement, development, solicitation, and administration of agency grants and grant-based contracting for the Department of Correction.

This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities involving numerous intricate components, requiring strong interpersonal, written communication, and organizational abilities, as well as sound judgment and creativity. The position is highly challenging due to the complexity of grant procurement processes, which demand thorough application of innovative, budgetary, legal, administrative, and agency guidelines. Collaboration with professionals and executives—including legislative, legal, and budgetary staff from various agencies—is essential for addressing grant-related matters.

The position calls for independent and creative thinking, advanced writing skills, and the capacity to analyze, resolve, and provide recommendations on diverse grant development issues. While working closely with the CFO and Controller – Fiscal Operations, this position reports directly to the Deputy Controller – Grants & Projects.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Overview of Grant Management Functions.
• Grant Solicitation and Application.
• Matching Grants to Agency Needs.
• Expertise in Grant Review.
• Identifying Grant Opportunities.
• Submission and Reporting.
• Application Review and Coordination.
• Collaboration with Agencies.
• Fiscal Coordination.
• Grant Tracking and Reporting.
• Correspondence and Communication.
• Continuous Research and Anticipation.
• Staff Training and Development.

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 with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Specialized knowledge in program subject matter obtained through experience and/or education.
• Specialized knowledge of program area including pertinent rules and regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs.
• Ability to develop and implement new principles and policies and discern any far-reaching implications.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of accounting and budget principles.
• 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.

A degree is not required. However, at…