Federal Program Specialist; North or South Region

Federal Program Specialist (North or South Region)

Date Posted:
Aug 25, 2026

Requisition

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

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 Education (DOE):

The Indiana Department of Education provides innovative support to Indiana schools, teachers, students, and parents. We proactively work with educators, policymakers, business leaders, and community-based organizations to build student success. Our strategic priorities include:

• Delivering quality, purposeful educational opportunities for each student.
• Elevating and supporting Indiana’s educators.
• Increasing partnerships and delivering aligned, effective, and efficient support.

Role Overview:

The Federal Program Specialist serves as a comprehensive federal grant administration expert responsible for all Title I-V programs across a geographic region of Local Educational Agencies (LEAs). This position requires simultaneous mastery of five distinct federal grant programs with different requirements, allowable uses, compliance expectations, and fiscal rules. This is a high-complexity, judgment-heavy role requiring extensive subject matter expertise in federal education law, grant administration, and fiscal management.

This position demands broad expertise across all Title programs while managing LEA portfolios, reviewing consolidated federal grant applications, providing complex technical assistance, partnering with the Monitoring and Compliance team on corrective actions, and may serve as a subject matter expert resource to colleagues and the field.

Top three skills:

• Expert knowledge across all Title programs (Title I-V), including complex interactions, fiscal requirements, and compliance expectations
• Ability to manage ambiguity and make sound judgments when navigating cross-program scenarios and unclear federal regulations
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and coaching skills, to provide high-quality technical assistance across complex grant scenarios

This position will review and approve federal grant applications for LEAs, each containing Title I, II, III, IV, and V programs; provide expert technical assistance on federal compliance across all Title programs; partner with the Monitoring and Compliance team to address LEA finindgs and support corrective actions; support implementation of Indiana's consolidated application model; may serve as the regional subject matter expert for Title I, II, III, IV, or V programs;

and will implement other duties as assigned. Regional travel required.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 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:

• Monitor education program/initiative objectives, outcomes, and actions to achieve agency goals.
• Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to constituents within educational institutions.
• Implement strategic action plans to address program gaps and opportunities.
• Prepare and disseminate reports on program effectiveness.
• Ensure program requirements adhere to federal and state policies and grants compliance.
• Assist in the training and development of education system employees or agency consultants on program requirements and usage.
• Serve as a liaison between agency and other state and federal agencies.

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…