Deputy Executive Director (TI-50049)

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION • Coulee City, WA

4d • $83 - $112 • Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Executive Director is an exempt position responsible for assisting with oversight and administration of the Colville Tribal Government under the direction of the Executive Director and Colville Business Council. The government manages more than 70 programs across three divisions and has approximately 1,700 employees, serving more than 9,000 tribal members living on and off the Colville Indian Reservation. The position also coordinates with local, tribal, state, and federal agencies in compliance with tribal and applicable federal laws.

The Deputy Executive Director oversees and co-manages day-to-day government operations and supports organizational planning with the Tribal Council, government staff, and tribal members. The role supports development of a multi-year strategic framework aligned with the Tribe’s mission and vision, strengthens government-to-government partnerships and community relationships, and promotes stability in government operations.

In support of the Executive Director, the position oversees tribal government operations and functions and carries out policy and legislative direction from the Colville Business Council. The role emphasizes administration and human resources, including contract review and approval, time monitoring and approval, human resources complaints, contract compliance and reporting, and tracking financial reports for accuracy and fiscal responsibility.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field and 96 months of management-level experience; OR a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field and 120 months of management-level experience.
• Demonstrated experience supervising in large organizations and managing state and federal grants and contracts.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility for the Tribe’s vehicle insurance, maintained throughout employment.
• Professional knowledge of administrative procedures and processes, contract management and compliance, funding allocation from multiple sources, fiscal management, strategic planning, policy development and implementation, and program and staff supervision.
• Ability to review and synthesize complex or diverse information and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, present to large groups, conduct productive meetings, and communicate orally and in writing with staff at varying levels and the public.
• Ability to delegate assignments, set expectations, and monitor delegated work.
• Ability to promote quality work, demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, exercise sound judgment, and make timely decisions.
• Experience and proficiency with IT systems and ability to learn systems used by the tribal government.
• Ability to plan, direct, track, and modify complex projects to ensure completion by established deadlines and within allocated budgets.
• Ability to provide expert professional and technical advice on Tribal government administration.
• Ability to complete mentally demanding work requiring in-depth foresight and planning to resolve complex problems.
• Ability to maintain accuracy in contract deliverables, reporting, and financial accountability.
• Ability to understand the potential impact of the incumbent’s and subordinates’ actions on Tribal Government operations and tribal membership.
• Ability to communicate with staff and track and monitor attendance and assigned-task progress.
• If required for the position, maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and eligibility for the Tribe’s vehicle insurance.
• If applicable, maintain required pre-employment background clearances.

Responsibilities

• Assist in oversight and administration of the Colville Tribal Government at the direction of the Executive Director and Colville Business Council.
• Oversee and co-manage the day-to-day operations of the government.
• Work with Tribal Council, government staff, and tribal members to develop a multi-year strategic framework aligned with the Tribe’s mission and vision.
• Coordinate with local, tribal, state, and federal agencies in compliance with tribal and applicable federal laws.
• Oversee tribal government operations and functions and carry out policy and legislative direction from the Colville Business Council.
• Review and approve contracts, monitor and approve time, and address human resources complaints.
• Monitor contract compliance and reporting.
• Track financial reports and assess their accuracy and fiscal responsibility.
• Provide organizational support and strengthen government-to-government partnerships and community relationships.
• Supervise programs and staff, including hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining staff when necessary.
• Review grant and contract deliverables to ensure programs complete activities specified in scopes of work.
• Review financial information to assess whether expenditures align with scopes of work, tribal contracting policies, and 2 CFR 200.
• Plan and direct complex projects, tracking and modifying them to meet deadlines and allocated budgets.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
• Life insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for full-time and part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive