Deputy Director of Legal & Legislative

Date Posted: Apr 26, 2024

Requisition ID: 442917

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

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.

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 the Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA):

Since its establishment in 1945, the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) has remained focused on aiding and assisting Hoosier veterans and qualified family members or survivors, who are eligible for benefits or advantages provided by Indiana and the U.S. government.

Role Overview:

Incumbent serves as the Deputy Director of Legal & Legislative (“DDLL”) concerning all matters within the purview of the Legal & Legislative Division of the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA). The DDLL is responsible for the day-to-day management of federal and state legislative matters that impact the IDVA and the veterans of Indiana. The DDLL shall coordinate with and support other IDVA Legislative & Legal team members. The DDLL also offers expertise concerning operational excellence and process improvement. Additionally, the DDLL will have strategic and operational responsibility for interagency projects and agency-wide initiatives as delegated by the IDVA Executive Team. Incumbent would report to the IDVA General Counsel.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Establish and monitor program objectives, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.

• Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, or to increase productivity.

• Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.

• Recommend and implement corrective action plans to solve program problems.

• Prepare reports for approval, including those for funding or implementation of services.

• Direct or coordinate the financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency in the specified program.

• Ensure program requirements meet federal and state policies and grants compliance.

• Develop, train employees or agency consultants on program requirements and usage.

• Coordinate and deliver communication plans and communications.

• Serve on boards of directors and management committees.

• Serve on management committees or other governing boards.

• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.

• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either

• a Master’s Degree with 3+ years of experience, or

• a Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of experience, or

• a Associate’s Degree with 7+ years of experience, or

• at least 9+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.

  You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

  Sec. 11. (a) The following employees of the Indiana department of veterans' affairs must satisfy the requirements set forth in section 5(a) of this chapter:

  (1) State service officers.

  (2) Director of the state approving agency.

  (3) Program directors of the state approving agency.

  (4) Director of the Indiana state veterans' cemetery established by IC 10-17-11-4.

  (b) An employee of the Indiana department of veterans' affairs not described in subsection (a) must:

  (1) satisfy; or

  (2) be the spouse, surviving spouse, parent, or child of a person who satisfies;

  As added by P.L.144-2007, SEC.10.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.

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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