Director fo Federal Fiscal Oversight and Risk

Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Wellness Rewards Program

Deferred compensation 457(b)

Paid holidays

Job summary

State of Indiana – Department of Child Services seeks a Director of Federal Fiscal Oversight and Risk to lead the federal grants, accounting, and cash management teams onsite in Indianapolis. The role ensures compliance with funding guidelines and coordinates with the State Budget Agency on funding and grant allocations.

A strong background in public policy, program evaluation, and stakeholder collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of agency and program practices.
• Strong understanding of public policy and program evaluation methods.
• Ability to develop and measure program outcomes.
• Excellent relationship-building with public and private leaders.

Responsibilities

• Oversees federal grants, accounting, and cash management teams.
• Ensures compliance with federal funding guidelines and rules.
• Supervises staff, sets expectations, and evaluates performance.
• Guides program areas on federal funding guidelines and changes in laws.
• Coordinates audit responses with SBA, Federal Partners and CFO.
• Collaborates with SBA to finalize grant awards and ensure accurate funding setup.

Skills

Federal grants knowledge

Public policy understanding

Program evaluation

Stakeholder liaison

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Job description

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Director fo Federal Fiscal Oversight and Risk

Requisition ID: 486554

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

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 Department of Child Services:

Join a group of passionate, dedicated public servants to support one of Indiana’s most critical missions!

The Department of Child Services helps children who are victims of abuse or neglect and strengthens families through services that focus on family support and preservation. We pursue permanency for children and families through reunification, guardianship, and adoption. Our services also encompass foster care, child support, and transitional support for those adjusting to adulthood. Our culture is built upon our MVPfoundation:

Mission: Champion Indiana’s future by protecting children and strengthening families with compassion and determination.

Vision: Every child in Indiana thrives in a safe, loving, forever home.

Role Overview:

The Director of Federal Fiscal Oversight and Risk supervises federal grants, accounting, and cash management teams, as well as the PeopleSoft Financials Analyst. You will maintain agency awareness of federal funding guidelines, policies, laws, and rules. You will also work with the State Budget Agency to ensure funding sources and grants are correctly allocated and discrepancies are addressed or corrected.

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

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $102,024.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

Responsibilities include:

• Develops and Coordinates plans and policies, goals, vision and expectations for federal funding team (budget analysts), accounting team, cash team and PS Finance IT support.
• Sets expectations, measures progress, provides ongoing feedback, and evaluates the performance of employees. Ensures work adheres to the quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
• Supervises subordinate personnel including hiring, determining workload, and delegating assignments, training, monitoring, and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary action.
• Provides guidance to DCS program areas regarding federal funding guidelines, polices and laws and rules.
• Monitors agency federal funding grant budgets, including revenues, expenditures, and spending projections and reviews with program leadership.
• Coordinates Audit responses with SBA, Federal Partners and CFO.
• Communicates and coordinates all conversations with federal partners on grant awards, cash draws and any changes to grant terms and conditions.
• Works with SBA to finalize grant awards to ensure all final reconciliations are completed timely.
• Coordinates funding with SBA to ensure funding sources and grants are set up correctly in Euna and the PS financial system.
• Works with system owners to ensure that any accounting, budgeting or grant discrepancies are corrected and any required updates or changes are completed.
• Responsible for rectifying any budget errors or budget funding issues in the PS Finance state accounting finance system.
• Participates in budget development and forecasting for federal grants and corresponding state matching funds.

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.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that 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:

• Extensive knowledge of agency and/or organizational program(s) and business practices.
• Extensive knowledge of state programs and resources, public policy, and program evaluation.
• Ability to develop and/or measure program outcomes.
• Ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with key public and private government and business leaders.
• Ability to identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.
• Ability to work with internal and external customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence leaders at all levels.
• Make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions. perceives the impact and implications of decisions.
• Ability to identify problems. determine accuracy and relevance of information, and to use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.
• 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.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

A degree is not required.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that 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
• Deferred compensation 457(b)account (similar to401(k) 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 and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • 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 in election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parkingfor most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learningaccess

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. 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. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail] .