Deputy Legislative Director
Date Posted: Jul 30, 2025
Requisition ID: 463190
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a 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.
About the Department of Child Services (DCS):
Join a group of passionate, dedicated public servants to support one of Indiana's most critical missions!
The Department of Child Services helps children who are victims of abuse or neglect and strengthens families through services that focus on family support and preservation. We pursue permanency for children and families through reunification, guardianship, and adoption. Our services also encompass foster care, child support, and transitional support for those adjusting to adulthood. Our culture is built upon our MVP foundation:
Mission: Champion Indiana's future by protecting children and strengthening families with compassion and determination.
Vision: Every child in Indiana thrives in a safe, loving, forever home.
Purpose: Ignite hope. Cultivate joy.
Role Overview:
The Deputy Legislative Director supports the agency's evaluation and implementation of its legislative efforts. You will assist leadership in public policy development through analysis of research, data, and best practices.
The successful candidate will excel at critical thinking and analysis, communication, and collaboration.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314, but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
Use our Compensation Calculator (https://in.accessgov.com/spd/Forms/Page/spd/compensation-calculator/) to view the total compensation package.
A Day in the Life:
Responsibilities include:
Establish, monitor, and implement long-range objectives and specify the strategies, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.
Analyze operations to evaluate performance of the specific program or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
Interpret and explain in-depth and complex policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.
Develop and implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.
Prepare and present reports for approval, including those for funding or implementation of services to executive leadership.
Develop and oversee program financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
Develop and monitor program requirements to ensure they meet federal and state policies and grant compliance.
Develop and supervise the training of employees and consultants on program requirements and usage.
Develop, coordinate, and deliver communication plans and communications.
Preside over, or serve on, boards of directors, 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.
What You'll Need for Success:
The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either:
a Master's Degree and 5+ years of experience, or
a Bachelor's Degree and 7+ years of experience, or
an Associate's Degree and 9+ years of experience, or
at least 11+ 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:
Mastery knowledge in program subject matter obtained through experience and/or education.
Broad knowledge of provider agencies and their programs and services.
Broad knowledge of all source materials and references, including federal and state laws governing the programs.
Ability to adapt new statutes and guidelines to create and implement new principles and policies and discern any far-reaching implications.
Ability to present and represent the agency to both internal and external customers, the public, government officials, and other stakeholders.
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Ability to analyze and prepare monthly finance and accounting reports to maintain program budget and grants.
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
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 benefits package for full-time employees that 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
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) 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 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 time off
12 paid holidays, 14 in 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. 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. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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