DNPA Operations Manager

  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.

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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 [email protected] 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.