Compensation Program Manager Jobs in Indianapolis, IN

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.

Bring your biggest and boldest ideas to life as an employee of the IEDC. We are a fast-paced and forward-thinking team charged with pursuing economic development opportunities for current and future Hoosiers in our state and around the world. Our culture embodies the spirit of being bold and working collaboratively to create the economy of the future.   

The IEDC is organized as a public private partnership led by the Secretary of Commerce and governed by a board chaired by the Governor of Indiana.  

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation has been recognized as one of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Top Workplaces by Indianapolis Star.   

A Day in the Life:   

Program / Initiative Management:

• Manage daily operations and promotion of the grant programs.
• Provide budget management, review client applications, and submit federally mandated reports.
• Identify and develop relationships with local and regional partners to further the mission of the grant programs.
• Lead special, program specific, webinars and information sessions as needed.
• Attend external and internal events related to the IEDC and or ISBDC to increase outreach and interest.
• Provide briefings for leadership as needed.
• Work with the finance team to implement a grantee reimbursement process.
• Develop and implement a data tracking process for the grant programs.
• Execute and refine a portfolio of statewide program initiatives to meet organizational strategic goals and work as a collaborative partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify, strategize, communicate, and implement programming.
• Identify best practices and improve programs and internal systems with an eye toward future strategic needs.
• Support service providers with program needs, which may include application monitoring and participant support.
• Serve as a resource for SBDC Regional Directors as they implement programming and participate in statewide initiatives.

Communications, Marketing and Event Planning:

• Develop and implement program plans, timelines, and supporting materials.
• Support program initiatives with marketing collateral including, copy, press releases, one-pagers, social media posts, email outreach, and resource guides.
• Collaborate with ISBDC and IEDC to ensure website program pages are up to date.
• Plan and implement various multi-faceted events including securing locations, catering, event logistics, and curating speakers and presenters as needed.

Administration:

• Advise team on programming opportunities and initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of the Indiana SBDC strategic goals and objectives.
• Serve as a resource for SBDC Regional Directors as they implement programming and participate in statewide initiatives.
• Participate in monthly calls with service providers, reviewing performance data and other special projects to assist in achievement of performance goals.
• Receive statewide referrals and dispatch to regional offices.
• Receive and respond to requests for specialty advising services and market research reports.

  
What You’ll Need for Success:   

Education:

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in international studies, intergovernmental affairs, political science, economics, or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum:
  • 3-5 years of experience in grant management or governmental affairs
• Preferred:
  • Knowledge of business operations and international trade
  • State and federal government functions and foreign government interactions
  • Federal government grants management

Core Competencies:

• Agility & Adaptability – open to change, able to shift work methods and behaviors in response to new information, conditions, or unexpected challenges
• Proactive – anticipating needs and challenges and finding resolutions prior to issues occurring.
• Detail Oriented - ability to review complex documents for errors, ability to plan multifaceted events with multiple moving parts.
• Independence & Teamwork – ability to work independently and possess the ability to manage deadlines without significant supervision, in addition to the ability to work within a team environment when needed.
• Accountable – takes ownership for actions, decisions, and outcomes; takes responsibility for both successes and failures.