Grants Director

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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 the Indiana Office of Energy Development (IOED):

The Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED) was established to shepherd the state’s energy plan. OED focuses on the development and implementation of comprehensive energy planning for the state that utilizes all of Indiana’s energy resources and supports a strong, dynamic, and growing economy. OED strives to be a national leader in the creation of innovative policy solutions and programs for affordable, reliable energy.

Role Overview:

The Grants Director oversees the Grants Division, which is generally responsible for researching, developing programs and associated materials, promoting the grant programs, and managing awarded State and Federal grant programs that support the agency's goals. As the subject matter expert on federal financial assistance regulations and special terms and conditions of awards, you will as a technical grant resource for the agency, providing training and other support to staff on grant program matters, along with resolving grant program needs and issues.

The Grants Director ensures that:

• All agency grant programs and associated projects awarded by the Indiana Office of Energy Development.
• Grants are developed and executed in alignment with agency goals and monitor the prudent management of grant funding.
• Awarded grants and associated projects are completed on time, within budget, and under full compliance of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and agency policies.
• Applications, reports, and compliance filings are completed in a timely manner as required by the agency, including reports from agency contractors and subrecipients.
• Contractor and subrecipient work is monitored and reviewed for performance.
• Reimbursements are accurately disbursed and objectives are fulfilled.

The Grants Director also leads the review, update, and creation of agency policies and procedures related to grant programs.

This is an onsite role in the IOED offices at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Responsibilites include:

• Lead and oversee the agency grant programs, including the full end-to-end program administration, also known as a "cradle-to-grave" grant management cycle that includes proposal development and application, award management, performance tracking, and project close out.
• Serve as the agency liaison to federal project officers and financial assistance staff, providing strong and effective collaboration and communication to ensure compliance with federal regulations and to advocate for state interest as needed.
• Propose, develop, and promote agency grant and subgrant programs in alignment with state and agency goals and priorities.
• Lead and develop the Grants Division staff to serve as subject matter experts in the grant programs, financial assistance regulations, and related state and agency procedures. Grant staff may serve as an agency representative in promoting the grant programs.
• Advise agency leadership and cross-collaborate with division directors on the execution and management of grant funding to advance agency goals, ensure strong…