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Records Management, Retention, and Data Privacy Assistant

Date Posted: Dec 29, 2025

Requisition ID: 470218

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 Department of Child Services (DCS):

Join a group of passionate, dedicated public servants to support one of Indiana’s most critical missions!

The Department of Child Services helps children who are victims of abuse or neglect and strengthens families through services that focus on family support and preservation. We pursue permanency for children and families through reunification, guardianship, and adoption. Our services also encompass foster care, child support, and transitional support for those adjusting to adulthood. Our culture is built upon our MVP foundation:

Mission: Champion Indiana’s future by protecting children and strengthening families with compassion and determination.

Vision: Every child in Indiana thrives in a safe, loving, forever home.

Purpose: Ignite hope. Cultivate joy.

Role Overview:

The Document Management, Retention, and Data Privacy Assistant supports the Ethics and Compliance team in managing documents and data within established protocols.

Salary :

This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $37,648 may be commensurate with education and job experience.

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A Day in the Life:

Responsibilities include:

+ Determine significance of records and drafts retention schedule.

+ Develop system to organize records according to appropriate record retention schedules.

+ Designate records for disposal and verify legality of disposal and records information on database.

+ Design database to utilize records as a cross reference or for reference use by more than one agency.

+ Answer questions concerning matching of records series with corresponding retention schedule.

+ Perform advanced forms analysis and specification writing.

+ Resolve form problems in regard to specification or other specific agency requirements.

+ Complete reports stating number of forms designed, deleted, revised or reprinted.

+ Direct and coordinate the work of lower-level analysts and train subordinates in methods and procedures of records management and forms design and analysis.

+ Coordinate information systems collection and retrieval.

+ Coordinate preparation of printed materials and/or retention and deletion of state forms.

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.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

+ Specialized knowledge of specific agency functions needed to assist agencies with records management and to develop appropriate forms.

+ Specialized knowledge of information systems organization principles, including systems analysis techniques and information management process: from forms development, through agency use and retention to final disposition of records.

+ Specialized knowledge of principles and techniques of retention scheduling.

+ Specialized knowledge of forms analysis and design, printing methods, techniques and practices used to develop cost effective and practical forms applicable to retention and storage.

+ Specialized knowledge of research methods and laws governing use, storage and retrieval of public records and ability to compile history of agency records management responsibilities and actions.

+ Ability to communicate effectively, especially in drafting accurate, complete and concise descriptions for retention schedules.

+ Ability to analyze flow of records-purpose and length of required retention to determine most efficient and cost-effective system of information management.

+ Ability to apply random information to principles of systems organization and records retention.

+ Ability to train and coordinate work of lower-level analysts.

+ Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

+ No degree is required to fill this position.

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 benefits package for full-time employees that 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 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

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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