Compliance Specialist, Government
Listed on 2026-08-12
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Government
Government Administration, Financial Analyst, Financial Compliance
Work for Indiana
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.
Work for Indiana
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 The Indiana Department Of Workforce Development (DWD)
Our mission is to develop a premier workforce that will allow Indiana employers to flourish and entice businesses from outside our state to relocate to Indiana. Everyone at DWD will be required to think outside-the-box; to determine metrics that will allow for measurement and improvement and efficiencies to be made along the way. Cutting edge technologies will be utilized to help assess Indiana’s employment future.
If managed properly, Indiana’s workforce will be second to none and completely prepared for the next phase of the state and country’s economic growth.
Role Overview
The Workforce Development Compliance Specialist, as part of the Program Administration and Oversight (PAO) Department, plays a key role in supporting program integrity across DWD’s broader Workforce Division of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD). This position is cross-trained to assist both the Program Administration team and the Compliance/Grant Monitoring team and serves as a bridge between compliance, policy, technical assistance, and program operations.
The Specialist helps ensure consistent, accurate, and timely grant monitoring activities while also coordinating essential administrative functions such as scheduling, reporting, communication, travel, and workflow management. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to improving public workforce programs through strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Salary
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.
A Day In The Life
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Monitor key performance indicators to ensure program effectiveness.
- Assist in developing, updating, and monitoring all policies and procedures related to the program area.
- Answer customer questions about program policies and procedures.
- Act as technical consultant to stakeholders to clarify and interpret policies and procedures.
- Prepare and disseminate monthly and annual program reports.
- Review the budget and program assets are allocated appropriately.
- Monitor compliance and make recommendations to the program to increase efficiencies.
- Prepare training materials and train agency employees on program requirements and usage.
- Deliver communication plans and communications.
- Serve as a liaison between agency and other state and federal agencies.
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.
What You ll Need For Success
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
- Working knowledge in program…
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