Grants & Contracts Lead for Environmental Programs

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grants and Contracts Coordinator supports the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Water Quality by managing financial and administrative coordination for state and federally funded programs. This role ensures compliance with agency standards and regulatory requirements while identifying opportunities to improve internal processes and streamline workflows.

Candidates should have extensive grant and contracts administration experience and strong analytical abilities to

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in grants, contracts, or program administration.
• Working knowledge of accounting and budget principles.
• Specialized knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations and grant requirements.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple federal and state grant lifecycles including compliance and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget development for state and federal grant programs.
• Coordinate federal grants management and contracts activities.
• Ensure compliance with agency standards and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a resource to staff and leadership while identifying process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Grant lifecycle management

Budget principles

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

The Grants and Contracts Coordinator supports the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Water Quality by managing financial and administrative coordination for state and federally funded programs. This role ensures compliance with agency standards and regulatory requirements while identifying opportunities to improve internal processes and streamline workflows.

Candidates should have extensive grant and contracts administration experience and strong analytical abilities to