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Supervisory Investigator

State of Indiana

Indianapolis, INFull-time$60K/yrPosted 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$60K/yr
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Supervisory Investigator oversees the day-to-day processing of investigations received from FSSA agencies, analyzes complex cases, and recommends how referring investigators and agencies should proceed. The role supports investigation planning, communicates relevant information to agencies, and maintains knowledge of ethics and standards to help prevent civil rights violations. It may lead an assigned work group and includes responsibility for program objectives, policies, budgets, compliance, and employee development.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Program ManagementPolicy DevelopmentPresentation SkillsProblem SolvingStakeholder CollaborationFinancial ReportingBudget ManagementDelegationWorkflow ManagementEmployee CoachingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInvestigation PlanningEthicsCivil Rights Compliance

Qualifications

9+ Years Similar Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Supervisory Investigator

Date Posted: Oct 26, 2026

Requisition ID: 485309

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 Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA):

FSSA was established by the Indiana General Assembly in 1991 to consolidate and better integrate the delivery of human services by state government. FSSA is a health care and social services funding agency. Ninety-four percent of the agency’s total budget is paid to thousands of service providers ranging from major medical centers to a physical therapist working with a child or adult with a developmental disability. The seven care divisions in FSSA administer services to more than 1.5 million Hoosiers. FSSA’s mission is to compassionately serve Hoosiers of all ages and connect them with social services, health care and their communities.

Role Overview:

  • This role, Supervisory Investigator, oversees the day to day processing of investigations within the Compliance Division on all investigations received from FSSA agencies. On a daily basis the Supervisory Investigator analyzes complex problems and makes determinations and recommendations to referring investigators and FSSA agencies and personnel on how best to proceed with cases referred for investigation.

  • The Supervisory investigator must have a strong and effective verbal and written communication skill set and provide clear and concise help to investigate for planning the steps require to steps required to succesfully complete investigations as well as provide pertinent information and data to referring agencies so they may take action in accordance with agency rules and guidlines.

  • Supervisory investigators must maintain a working knowledge of ethics and standards and ensure that at all times investigators are processing investigations in a manner to ensure that civil rights violations do not occur during the investigative process.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator (https://in.accessgov.com/spd/Forms/Page/spd/compensation-calculator/0) to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

  • Establish and monitor program objectives, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.

  • Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, or to increase productivity.

  • Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.

  • Recommend and implement corrective action plans to solve program problems.

  • Prepare reports for approval, including those for funding or implementation of services.

  • Direct or coordinate the financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency in the specified program.

  • Ensure program requirements meet federal and state policies and grants compliance.

  • Develop, train employees or agency consultants on program requirements and usage.

  • Coordinate and deliver communication plans and communications.

  • Serve on boards of directors and management committees.

  • Serve on management committees or other governing boards.

  • Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.

  • Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

The job profile 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 with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

  • Specialized knowledge in program subject matter obtained through experience and/or education.

  • Extensive knowledge of provider agencies and their programs and services.

  • Extensive knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs.

  • Ability to develop and implement new principles and policies and discern any far-reaching implications.

  • Ability to present to both internal and external customers, the public, government officials, and other stakeholders.

  • Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

  • Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.

  • Ability to prepare monthly finance and accounting reports to maintain program budget and grants.

  • 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.

A degree is not required. However, at least 9+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.

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 [email protected].

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How this job compares

Set against the 710 open Investigator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$60K/yr
  • US median$70–103K/yr408 salary ranges

This rate, $60K, is 28% below the US median midpoint ($83K) — in the lowest quarter of Investigator salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 710 open Investigator jobs across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 9 years of experience — more than three in four Investigator postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 496 postings).
Education
185 of the 710 open Investigator jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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