Director Federal Compliance - DOE
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 diverse 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.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, 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.
About the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE):
The Indiana Department of Education provides innovative support to Indiana schools, teachers, students, and parents. We proactively work with educators, policymakers, business leaders, and community-based organizations to build student success. Our strategic priorities include:
- Delivering quality, purposeful educational opportunities for each student
- Elevating and supporting Indiana’s educators
- Increasing partnerships and delivering aligned, effective, and efficient support
Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $93,022. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
Role Overview:
The Indiana Department of Education administers more than $1 Billion annually in federal funds. The COVID Stimulus funds exceed $3.5 Billion for the Department. The vast majority of is distributed through grants to K-12 schools. Noncompliance with federal statute and regulations can result in reduction, temporary withholding, or loss of funds, having a negative impact on students and schools.
The Director of Federal Program Compliance plays a critical role in keeping the Department of Education compliant with federal fiscal requirements. You will ensure financial and funding compliance with federal grant statutes and regulations. You will report to the chief financial officer and work independently.
A Day in the Life:
- Conduct an annual review of federal program financial compliance, including, but not limited to:
- OMB Compliance Supplements for all DOE federal grants.
- Nonregulatory guidance for all DOE federal grants.
- Annually update all required written policies and communicate them to DOE staff and department intranet.
- Annually renew the agency's registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Monitor changes in federal education laws.
- Calculate preliminary and final federal grant allocations such as Titles I, II, and IV.
- Conduct Federal fund reconciliations as required by the State Budget Agency or Auditor of State.
- Collect and maintain Semi-annual Certifications for affected staff.
- Coordinate the collection of all federal grant payables required to be submitted to AOS annually as part of the CAFR collection.
- Work with agency Audit Supervisor on all federal grant audits.
- Assist with federal program monitoring.
- Assist with federal Maintenance of Effort requirements.
- Assist with SEA federal indirect cost allocation calculations and submissions.
- Assist with Local Education Authority indirect cost calculations.
- Assist with federal reporting related to Impact Aid, the National Public Education Finance Survey, and the National Center for Education Statistics.
- Assist with agency federal program audits and federal monitoring visits.
- Assist with Time and Effort calculations.
- Assist with required federal reporting.
- Assist with internal and external training.
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.
What You'll Need for Success:
- Bachelor's Degree in a financial or governmental field, or 4 - 6 years of practical experience in state or federal program administration.
- Extensive knowledge of IDOE federal program budgets and objectives is preferred.
- Broad knowledge of federal education issues.
- Must be self-motivated, priority-driven, able to manage time effectively, and make sacrifices for the agency when needed.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive and professional relationships and to work collaboratively on section, cross-functional, and cross-departmental teams.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of software including expertise in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Knowledge of public administration and business.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which 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
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k 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
- 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. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
