BEAD Program Director

State of Indiana • Indianapolis, IN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Indiana Broadband Office seeks a Division Director to serve as Indiana’s subject matter expert for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. This $868 million grant program funds broadband infrastructure expansion in unserved and underserved areas of Indiana. The director leads program implementation and guides new initiatives, coordinates policy development, ensures alignment with federal standards, oversees program budgets and subgrantees, and serves as a key liaison with NTIA, NIST, the Department of Commerce, and other federal entities. The position is located at INDOT’s Central Office, Indiana Broadband Office. The salary traditionally starts at $93,002 and may be commensurate with education and work experience. The role may directly supervise one or more staff members. This position is exempt from overtime compensation; additional work hours may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours per pay period without additional compensation and must report at least 75 hours per pay period of work and/or paid leave to receive their base biweekly salary.

Requirements

• 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 develop and maintain strong working relationships with public- and private-sector government and business leaders.
• Ability to identify problems, assess the accuracy and relevance of information, use sound judgment, evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations.
• Ability to work with internal and external customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and meet expectations.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence leaders at all levels.
• Ability to make sound, well-informed, objective decisions and perceive their impact and implications.
• A degree is not required.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate organizational effectiveness, goal determination, and strategic planning, and recommend improvements.
• Develop and coordinate plans, policies, resources, mission, goals, vision, and expectations for the agency or program.
• Provide guidance to agencies and the public regarding applicable laws and rules.
• Supervise subordinate personnel, including hiring, determining workloads, delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary action.
• Monitor the agency or program budget, including revenues, expenditures, and budget projections.
• Communicate with news and other media and respond to media questions or requests appropriately.
• Coordinate with other government officials on planning issues, including federal and state agency directors.
• Coordinate, review, and evaluate the use of appropriate agency controls and standards.
• Lead BEAD Program implementation and guide new program initiatives.
• Coordinate policy development and ensure alignment with federal standards.
• Oversee BEAD Program budgets and subgrantees.
• Serve as a key liaison with NTIA, NIST, the Department of Commerce, and other federal entities.

Benefits

• Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, plus vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities.
• Health savings account with a bi-weekly state contribution.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
• Two fully funded pension plan options.
• Leave policies including 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.
• 12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• Referral Bonus program.
• Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed