Job Information
State of Indiana Manager, Innovation Development in Indianapolis, Indiana
Manager, Innovation Development
Date Posted: Sep 13, 2024
Requisition ID: 449571
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for IndianaBegin 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 Indiana Economic Development Corporation :
Bring your biggest and boldest ideas to life as an employee of the IEDC. We are a fast-paced and forward-thinking team charged with pursuing economic development opportunities for current and future Hoosiers in our state and around the world. Our culture embodies the spirit of being bold and working collaboratively to create the economy of the future.
The IEDC is organized as a public private partnership led by the Secretary of Commerce and governed by a board chaired by the Governor of Indiana.
Be sure to review our comprehensive benefits package offerings below!
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation has been recognzied as one of the 2023 and 2024 Top Workplaces by Indianapolis Star.
Role Overview:
The Manager, Innovation Development is responsible for supporting innovation programming on the Entrepreneurship and Small Business team. This individual will support the ecosystem development, lead development, and innovation strategy development and execution, including support of state programs and/or federal funding capture opportunities.
Salary Statement:
The salary range for this position is $63,000 - $65,000 annually.
A Day in the Life:
Program Management
Supports overall planning, direction and results of innovation-led economic development initiatives, ensuring all plans are in alignment with broader IEDC goals and objectives
Support overall planning, direction, and results of securing federal funding opportunities and meeting federal program requirements – including federal reporting
Helps define and measure key performance indicators for both people and programs associated with entrepreneur focused innovation programs
Maintain CRM with up-to-date innovation data from programs and partners
Provide data insights to Small Business and Entrepreneurship leadership on innovation programs as necessary
Business Development
Joins team to represent the IEDC at conferences, industry trade shows, and other events related to entrepreneurship and innovation
Supports business development by helping execute strategies designed to attract innovative businesses to Indiana
Contact and connect with innovation leads to build pipeline of attraction opportunities
Performs other duties as requested
Partner Coordination
Develops and maintains close working relationships with statewide innovation organizations
Helps initiate, develop, and maintain close working relationships with private and public partners, including establishing new public-private partnerships focused on capital access for small, scalable businesses
Assist in the management of current innovation public-private partnerships and corresponding program reports, data management, and leads
What You'll Need for Success:
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or another related subject.
Experience:
3-5 years of experience in entrepreneurship economic development, government administration, business development, small business, or innovation research and development activities
Experience managing complex projects, programs, contracts, or legislation
Experience in lead generation and development
Experience in working with senior leaders in government, business, community
Preferred:
Public speaking
Knowledge or interest in business formation, operations, and growth
Prior administration of or competency to administer multi-million-dollar contracts
Experience in both private and public or non-profit sectors
Experience in identifying business and economic development needs within a community
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:
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.
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