State of Indiana · 3 hours ago
Chief Workforce Officer
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $120K/yr
9+ years expThe State of Indiana is one of the largest employers in the state, dedicated to making a measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers. The Chief Workforce Officer (CWO) leads the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, setting strategic vision and driving initiatives to bridge the gap between employer needs and job-seeker skills, while overseeing significant grant funding and ensuring regulatory compliance.
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Hiring Manager
Cynthia (Cindy) Miles
Responsibilities
Reviews and evaluates organizational effectiveness, goal determination, and strategic planning, etc., and makes recommendations for improvement
Develops and coordinates plans and policies, resources, and mission as well as goals, vision, and expectations of the agency or program
Guides agencies and the public regarding applicable laws and rules
Supervises subordinate personnel, including hiring, determining workload, and delegating assignments, training, monitoring, and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary action
Monitors agency or program budget, including revenues, expenditures, and budget projections
Communicates with news and other media and responds to media questions or requests in an appropriate public relations manner
Coordinates with other government officials on planning issues (i.e., federal and/or state agency directors, etc.)
Coordinates, reviews, and evaluates the use of appropriate controls and standards for the agency
Recruits, selects, onboards, and trains employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development
Sets expectations, measures progress, provides ongoing feedback, and evaluates the performance of employees. Ensures work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree and 9+ years of experience, or
Bachelor's Degree and 11+ years of experience, or
Associate's Degree and 13+ years of experience, or
at least 15+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role
Thorough knowledge of agency and/or organizational program(s) and business practices
Thorough knowledge of State programs and resources, public policy, and program evaluation
Ability to develop and/or measure program outcomes
Ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with key public and private government and business leaders
Ability to identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations
Ability to work with internal and external customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence leaders at all levels
Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions. perceives the impact and implications of decisions
Ability to identify problems. determine the accuracy and relevance of information. use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations
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
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Benefits
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
Company
State of Indiana
State of Indiana is the government website that provides information, services, news, and events related to Indiana.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Pamella Cook
Chief Financial Officer
Annie Frischkorn
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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