SGBEXP - Grants Program Manager, Small Business

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) is a fast-paced, forward-thinking team charged with pursuing economic development opportunities for current and future Hoosiers in Indiana and around the world. Our culture embodies boldness and collaboration to create the economy of the future. Organized as a public-private partnership led by the Secretary of Commerce and governed by a board chaired by the Governor of Indiana, IEDC has been recognized as one of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Top Workplaces by the Indianapolis Star.

About the role

The Program Manager serves as the primary contact and provides oversight for Indiana’s State Trade and Export Promotion (IN-STEP) grant program, various projects, and the Indiana Technical Assistance Program (INTAP). This role manages all aspects of the grant programs and coordinates efforts with the Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) to further program successes.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborate 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, including application monitoring and participant support.
• Serve as a resource for SBDC Regional Directors as they implement programming and participate in statewide initiatives.
• Develop and implement program plans, timelines, and supporting materials.
• Support program initiatives with marketing collateral such as 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 multi-faceted events, including securing locations, catering, event logistics, and curating speakers and presenters.
• Advise the team on programming opportunities and initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of the Indiana SBDC strategic goals and objectives.
• Participate in monthly calls with service providers, reviewing performance data and other special projects to assist in achieving performance goals.
• Receive statewide referrals and dispatch to regional offices.
• Receive and respond to requests for specialty advising services and market research reports.

Requirements

Education:

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in international studies, intergovernmental affairs, political science, economics, or a 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, foreign government interactions, and federal government grants management.

Skills

• 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 and plan multifaceted events with multiple moving parts.
• Independence & Teamwork: Ability to work independently and manage deadlines without significant supervision, as well as work within a team environment when needed.
• Accountable: Takes ownership for actions, decisions, and outcomes; takes responsibility for both successes and failures.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $63,787 – $66,000, commensurate with education and work experience.

Benefits

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including:

• Three 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 a bi-weekly state contribution.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two fully-funded pension plan options.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies, including:
  • 160 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
  • 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.