Community Impact Planning Manager
Date Posted: Feb 2, 2026
Requisition ID: 471774
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 Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) :
The Indiana Department of Health's mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers so that they can reach their optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play.
Role Overview:
The Community Engagement and Integrated Planning Manager serves as a statewide program consultant supporting planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of HIV/STI/Viral Hepatitis prevention and treatment initiatives. This role provides technical assistance to local health departments, subrecipients and stakeholders; supports integrated planning efforts; manages advisory and planning structures; and ensures programmatic alignment with state and federal requirements.
Salary Statement:
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:
Establishes and monitors public health program objectives, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.
Directs, plans, or implements policies, objectives, or activities of public health organizations to ensure continuing operations and increased productivity
Interprets and explains public health policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.
Recommends and implements corrective action plans to solve public health program problems.
Prepares reports for approval, including those for funding or implementation of services.
Directs or coordinates the financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency in the specified public health program.
Ensures public health program requirements meet federal and state policies and grants compliance.
Develops and trains employees or agency consultants on public health program requirements and usage.
Coordinates and delivers communication plans and communications.
Serves on management committees or other governing boards.
Recruits, selects, onboards, and trains employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
Sets expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
The job description 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 have 9+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.
Completion of relevant educational degree(s) may substitute for equivalent years of experience.
Extensive knowledge in program subject matter (e.g., theories, principles, practices, laws, strategies) obtained through experience and/or education, preferably related to public health.
Advanced knowledge of program area including current and changing state and federal laws.
Advanced knowledge of the organization and function of state and local partners.
Advanced knowledge of program planning and implementation techniques.
Ability to effectively communicate complex public health theories and principles.
Ability to develop and implement new principles and policies and discern any far-reaching implications.
Ability to present complex public health theories and principles to both internal and external customers, the public, government officials, and other stakeholders.
Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Ability to prepare monthly finance and accounting reports to maintain program budget and grants.
Supervisors (not applicable to all):
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 provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.
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
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 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. 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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