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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 Economic Development Corporation : 

Bring your biggest and boldest ideas to life as an employee of the IEDC. We are a fast-paced and forward-thinking team charged with pursuing economic development opportunities for current and future Hoosiers in our state and around the world. Our culture embodies the spirit of being bold and working collaboratively to create the economy of the future.   

The IEDC is organized as a public private partnership led by the Secretary of Commerce and governed by a board chaired by the Governor of Indiana.  

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation has been recognized as one of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Top Workplaces by Indianapolis Star.   

Role Overview : 

The Executive Vice President (EVP) of Regional Economic Development and Statewide Growth serves as the senior leader responsible for advancing Indiana’s regional economic development strategy across the state’s 15 economic regions. This role drives coordination between state government, regional development organizations, local communities, and private-sector partners to accelerate long-term economic competitiveness and growth. 

 
Unlike a traditional centralized recruitment model, this position focuses on empowering regions to lead on economic strategy and execution efforts while ensuring alignment with statewide priorities, accountability measures, and measurable economic outcomes. 

 
The EVP acts as Indiana’s primary state-level liaison for regional economic development initiatives, providing strategic leadership, cross-agency coordination, operational problem-solving, and executive oversight of initiatives including READI, strategic site development, infrastructure readiness, regional growth planning, and marketing. 

Salary Statement : 

Compensation for this position will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s education, experience, and overall qualifications .

A Day in the Life:

Regional Economic Development Leadership

• Lead and execute Indiana’s statewide regional economic development strategy across all 15 economic regions

• Build and manage a regional support structure aligned to READI and other state economic initiatives

• Serve as the primary executive relationship manager for regional development organizations, local leaders, and strategic stakeholders

• Ensure regional strategies align with statewide economic priorities and long-term competitiveness goals

Strategic Research, Performance & Sector Growth

• Supporting regions in developing long-term economic strategies and exec ution pl ans by  leveraging economic, labor market, demographic, and industry data

• Assisting reg ions in  ident ifying specific sector  strengths , emerging industries, workforce needs, and competitive economic opportunities

• Developing perform ance met rics and accountability systems tied to state-supported investments while partnering with research teams to  provide actionable insights

• Tracking and evaluating regional progress, economic outcomes, and return on investment to  monito r advancement toward statewide development goals

A Day in the Life Continued:

READI Initiative Oversight

• Provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI)

• Coordinate with regional stakeholders to drive execution of READI projects and investments

• Ensure transparency, accountability, and measurable outcomes for state-supported initiatives

• Support regional collaboration focused on talent attraction, placemaking, housing, and quality-of-life investments

Strategic Sites & Economic Development Real Estate

• Provide strategic oversight of IEDC-supported economic development sites, innovation districts, and regional development assets

• Coordinate with executive leadership responsible for site readiness, infrastructure planning, and real estate development

• Support development o f regionall y significant sites and infrastructure  required for long-term growth and investment attraction

• Align site readiness, utility planning, housing,  logistics , transportation, and land-use strategies with regional growth priorities

• Ensure state-supported real estate and infrastructure investments are tied to measurable economic outcomes

Responsibilities:

State Government Coordination & Problem Resolution  

• Serve as the  central point of coordination between regional partners and Indiana state gov ernment

• Facilitate cross-agency collaboration to remove barriers to economic growth and project advancement

• Support regions in addressing permitting, infrastructure, workforce, housing, utility, transportation, and regulatory challenges

• Implement a responsive “no wrong door” approach to regional support and problem-solving

Marketing & Strategic Communication

• Oversee communications and marketing efforts supporting regional economic development initiatives

• Coordinate statewide and regional storytelling, branding, and economic positioning strategies

• Support communications related to major announcements, investments, and economic development successes

• Ensure Indiana’s economic value proposition is consistently communicated to national and international audiences

Additional Responsibilities:

Leadership & Organizational Development  

• Build and lead a high-performing regional economic development team.  

• Develop operational processes and leadership capabilities that improve execution and collaboration.  

• Promote a culture of accountability, responsiveness, innovation, and partnership.  

External Engagement & Representation  

• Represent Indiana at regional, national, and international economic development forums and events.  

• Present updates and strategic recommendations to the IEDC Board, Governor’s Office, and other key stakeholders.  

• Serve as a leading advocate for Indiana’s regional growth strategy and collaborative economic development model.  

What You'll Need for Success:

Key Success Metrics:

• Regional economic growth and competitiveness  

• Achievement of regionally established goals and performance metrics  

• Performance outcomes tied to READI and other state-supported investments  

• Job creation and wage growth  

• Effectiveness and responsiveness of state coordination efforts  

• Growth and performance of strategic industry sectors  

• Advancement of strategic sites and infrastructure readiness initiatives  

• Return on investment for state-supported programs and development projects  

• Strength and effectiveness of regional partnerships

Additional Qualifications:

Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree  required .  

• MBA, MPA, JD, or other advanced degree preferred.  

Experience:  

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in economic development, regional development, business strategy, real estate development, public-private partnerships, or related fields.  

• Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and regional collaboration efforts.  

• Experience working across government agencies, regional organizations, and private-sector stakeholders preferred.  

• Strong understanding of economic competitiveness, regional strategy, performance measurement, and economic development real estate.  

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Leadership  

• Regional Collaboration & Partnership Building  

• Public Sector Coordination  

• Data-Driven Decision Making  

• Economic Development Real Estate Strategy  

• Organizational Leadership  

• Economic & Sector Strategy Development  

• Executive Communication Skills  

• Political Acumen & Stakeholder Management  

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

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:
  • 160 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 16 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 192 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 [email protected] .

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