Regional Manager

State of Indiana; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options (RX, vision, and

Wellness rewards program

Health savings account (HSA)

Pension plan options

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

The State of Indiana is seeking a Regional Manager for the Vanderburgh Region (Region 7) within the Division of Family Resources. You will provide strategic direction, oversee program accuracy and timeliness, and lead workforce development while ensuring compliance and service quality for Indiana families.

Your role requires strong leadership, data-driven decision making, and an ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders to advance statewide initiatives and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of agency and/or organizational programs 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 public and private leaders.
• Ability to identify problems, use sound judgment to generate recommendations.
• Ability to supervise staff, hire, workload, and evaluate performance.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate regional effectiveness, goal setting, and strategic planning.
• Develop and coordinate regional plans, resources, and mission with goals and expectations.
• Provide guidance to agencies and the public regarding laws and rules.
• Supervise staff including hiring, workload decisions, training, and performance evaluations.
• Monitor regional budget, revenues, expenditures, and projections.
• Coordinate with officials and media on planning issues and public relations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Compliance

People management

Budget oversight

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

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 Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA)

The Division of Family Resources (DFR) within the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) is responsible for establishing eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits. The division also manages the timely and accurate delivery of SNAP and TANF benefits. DFR also provides employment and training services to some SNAP and TANF recipients. The division’s overarching focus is the support and preservation of families by emphasizing self-sufficiency and personal responsibility.

Role Overview

The Regional Manager serves as the senior operational leader for the Division of Family Resources (DFR) Vanderburgh Region (Region 7), providing strategic direction, performance oversight, and leadership support to local offices. This position is responsible for ensuring high-quality service delivery, program accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and workforce effectiveness while advancing agency goals and statewide initiatives. The Regional Manager partners with Central Office leadership, Human Resources, vendor partners, and community stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, develop regional leaders, and ensure operational excellence across the region. Success in this role requires strong leadership, sound decision-making, data-driven problem solving, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to Indiana families and communities.

Salary

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $85,020.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day In The Life

• Review and evaluate regional effectiveness, goal determination, and strategic planning, etc., makes recommendations for improvement.
• Develop and coordinate plans and policies, resources, and mission as well as goals, vision, and expectations of an assigned region.
• Provide guidance to agencies and the public regarding applicable laws and rules.
• Supervise subordinate personnel including hiring, determining workload, and delegating assignments, training, monitoring, and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary action.
• Monitor regional budget including revenues, expenditures, and budget projections.
• Communicate with news and other media. responds to media questions or requests in an appropriate public relations manner.
• Coordinate with other government officials on planning issues (i.e. federal and/or state agency directors, etc.).
• Coordinate, review and evaluate the use of appropriate controls and standards for the region.

The job description 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 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

• 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.
• Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions while anticipating the impact and implications of decisions.
• Ability to identify problems. determine accuracy and relevance of information. use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.

A degree is not required. However, experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports

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

Benefits Of Employment With The State Of Indiana

• 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 to 401(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 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity

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].