DNPA Operations Manager
About The Position
We are looking for a motivated DNPA Operations Manager ready to take us to the next level! If you have budgeting and financial management expertise, operational leadership experience, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills and are looking for your next career move, apply now. We are looking for an Operations Manager to provide operational leadership, financial oversight, and project coordination for the Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity (DNPA), supporting statewide commodities programs and multiple federally and state-funded nutrition initiatives. This position will be Full-Time and Hybrid in Indianapolis, IN. Only work authorizations that will not require sponsorship now or in the future will be considered.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration, Public Health Administration, or a related field, or 7+ years of related professional experience
- Experience managing budgets, forecasting, financial reporting, and operational processes
- Experience working with financial management systems and business operations workflows
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including data analysis, reporting, and spreadsheet development
- Experience supporting federally funded programs, grants, or government-funded initiatives
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex operational challenges
- Experience coordinating contracts, vendors, purchasing activities, or procurement-related processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholder groups
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while maintaining accuracy and compliance
Nice To Haves
- Experience with PeopleSoft Financials
- Experience supporting nutrition, public health, commodities, or food assistance programs
- Knowledge of federal grant administration and compliance requirements
- Experience developing operational processes, documentation, and reporting frameworks
- Experience with project management and process improvement initiatives
- Experience working with state government agencies or public sector organizations
- Knowledge of commodities entitlement tracking and related program operations
Responsibilities
- Manage complex DNPA budgets including forecasting, tracking, reconciliation, invoice review, and financial system transactions
- Oversee operational and financial processes supporting statewide commodities programs and federally funded nutrition initiatives
- Coordinate contract workflows, vendor agreements, purchasing activities, and related documentation
- Monitor entitlement balances, funding allocations, expenditures, and compliance requirements
- Develop and maintain financial tracking models, dashboards, reporting tools, and operational documentation
- Serve as the division's primary resource for financial management, budgeting systems, and operational troubleshooting
- Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement
- Provide technical assistance and operational support to DNPA team members and external partners
- Collaborate with finance, vendors, regional partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient and compliant program operations
- Lead and support division-wide projects, process improvement initiatives, and reporting efforts
- Prepare and review federal, state, and programmatic reports to support compliance and operational effectiveness
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement account access
- paid sick leave
- other paid time off as provided by applicable law
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
