State Director, IN APEX Accelerator Program
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
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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.
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About Indiana Economic Development Corporation:
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Role Overview:
The State Director is responsible for the implementation and execution of the IN APEX Accelerator vision and strategy. The State Director also directs and monitors the program activities and financial affairs of the statewide program and is responsible for all state and federal funding and programmatic compliance issues. The State Director must provide innovative leadership, creative strategies and oversee programmatic implementation at the highest levels of integrity and excellence.
Salary Statement:
The salary range for this position $90,000 - $92,000 annually.
A Day in the Life:
- Responsible for the creation and updating of the IN APEX Accelerator Strategic Plan.
- Responsible for overall planning, direction, and results of the program.
- Responsible for the IN APEX program meeting all requirements in the DoD Terms and Conditions including responding to and negotiating the cooperative agreement as needed.
- Responsible for aligning and meeting new DoD program goals and metrics including developing a strategic plan to implement changes.
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with statewide small business and professional organizations, universities, incubators and tech parks, and other organizations serving small businesses.
- Assess statewide staffing resources and plan the changes necessary to carry out the IN APEX and the IEDC missions.
- Supervise IN APEX team.
- Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources. Manage IN APEX program budget, proposal process and allocation decisions.
- Develop a program with major DoD Assets in the State to identify and screen potential DIB/GIB suppliers that meet their strategic sourcing needs.
- Develop customized deliverables including workshops and teaming meetings to result in increased access to supplier opportunities with DoD Assets in the State of Indiana.
- Lead the collaboration with other federal, state, regional, and local organizations working to expand services to DoD Assets and prime contractors in the State of Indiana.
- Assure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, OMB circulars and Executive Orders, and is responsible for negotiating and implementing the annual Cooperative Agreement with the DoD.
- Serve as state level liaison with the Association of Apex Accelerators, and DoD OSBD.
- Work collaboratively across the IEDC with other departments that enhance and support the IN APEX program.
What You'll Need for Success:
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in business or other directly related field
- Five years of responsible senior management experience in a private or public sector setting encompassing business, procurement, and administration
Experience:
- Experience managing a team of professionals and a budget.
- Experience in the following computer systems: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Neoserra,
- Experience in obtaining monetary and non-monetary resources
- Maintain working knowledge of federal, state, and local contracting laws, regulations, and rules
- Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR); various FAR Supplements; government contracting principles, tools, concepts, and contract types; GSA acquisition tools, schedules, purchasing programs, etc; System for Award Management (SAM) registration and federal business certifications
- Direct experience providing information, advice, counsel, and training to businesses
- Managing long term client engagements and projects
- Experience in both private and public sector
- Public speaking and/or teaching experience
Preferred Experience & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in business or other directly related field.
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Certifications
- Previous Federal or State Acquisition/Procurement Experience
Skills:
- Compelling Communication-ability to effectively articulate ideas in written communications and oral communications
- Decision Making and Judgment- the ability to look at complex issues and problems, analyze the data, determine appropriate solutions, and make decisions that support the strategic direction.
- Entrepreneurship- use insight concerning market and other trends to increase the effectiveness of the organization
- Government Procurement Acumen- practical application of procurement and government contracting operations and complex contract compliance
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit 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:
- 160 hours of paid new parent leave, 6-8 weeks of paid recovery leave
- Up to 16 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 192 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 jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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.
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