DNPA Operations Manager
Req number:
R8587
Employment @type:
Full time
Worksite flexibility:
Hybrid
Who we are
CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right-whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.
Job Summary
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.
Job Description
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.
What You'll Do
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
What You'll Need
Required:
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
Preferred:
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
Physical Demands
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
Must be able to communicate with customers/team members over the phone and in person
Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
DNP
Reasonable accommodation statement
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 - 8111.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.
$45.74 per hour
The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
