Self-Governance Coordinator (Open Until Filled)
About The Position
The Self-Governance Coordinator works under the general supervision of the Executive Director or designee to coordinate, develop, implement, and monitor the Tribal Government’s Self-Governance initiatives and activities. The role is the central point of coordination for Tribal Self-Governance, including federal compact and funding agreement activities, program assumption and expansion opportunities, federal negotiations, regulatory compliance, financial and programmatic analysis, and coordination across Tribal departments and programs. The Coordinator works with executive leadership, department directors, finance, legal counsel, grants and contracts personnel, federal agencies, consultants, and other Tribal representatives to advance Tribal sovereignty and strengthen Tribal control over programs, services, functions, and activities administered through Self-Governance. The position requires understanding of Tribal sovereignty, federal Indian law and policy, the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA), federal funding mechanisms, Tribal administration, and government-to-government relations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred; relevant professional experience in Tribal government, Self-Governance, federal programs, grants administration, or governmental administration may be considered in lieu of a portion of the educational requirement, consistent with Tribal policy.
- Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in Tribal government, federal Indian programs, Self-Governance, grants and contracts, public administration, finance, program management, or a related field is preferred.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license when travel is required.
- Must successfully complete applicable background screening requirements.
- Must comply with all Tribal Government personnel policies and procedures.
- Must maintain professional conduct appropriate for a position involving sensitive governmental and federal matters.
- Must be willing to travel as necessary for negotiations, consultations, meetings, conferences, and training.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in Tribal government, federal Indian programs, Self-Governance, grants and contracts, public administration, finance, program management, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the Tribe’s Self-Governance planning, implementation, negotiation, and administrative activities.
- Maintain organized records of Self-Governance agreements, negotiations, correspondence, reports, deadlines, funding documents, and supporting materials.
- Develop and maintain an annual Self-Governance calendar covering negotiations, reporting requirements, renewal dates, federal deadlines, planning activities, and other milestones.
- Work with Tribal leadership, legal counsel, finance personnel, program directors, and subject-matter experts to prepare negotiation positions, supporting documentation, funding analyses, and proposed agreement language.
- Participate in federal and Tribal meetings, consultations, negotiations, conferences, and technical assistance sessions related to Self-Governance.
- Develop briefing materials, reports, presentations, and recommendations for executive leadership and the Tribal governing body.
- Coordinate feasibility assessments of the operational, financial, legal, staffing, and administrative impacts of assuming additional programs.
- Prepare written analyses and recommendations regarding potential Self-Governance expansion opportunities.
- Coordinate transition planning when programs or services transfer from federal to Tribal administration.
- Monitor applicable federal laws, regulations, policies, guidance, and administrative requirements affecting Tribal Self-Governance.
- Monitor performance, reporting, funding, and administrative requirements established through Self-Governance agreements.
- Work with the Finance Department to monitor Self-Governance funding, expenditures, budget modifications, carryover, and related financial matters.
- Coordinate with appropriate staff to incorporate Self-Governance funding into annual budgeting and financial planning.
- Assist in developing Tribal policies, procedures, administrative systems, and internal controls for administering Self-Governance programs.
- Support long-term strategic planning to increase Tribal control, administrative flexibility, service integration, and responsiveness to Tribal citizens.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Tribal leaders, federal officials, Tribal organizations, technical assistance providers, consultants, and other stakeholders.
- Protect the Tribe’s interests and maintain appropriate confidentiality when handling negotiations, financial information, legal matters, personnel information, and other sensitive governmental information.
- Prepare reports and presentations for the Tribal governing body as requested.
- Maintain documentation supporting decisions, negotiations, funding requests, and federal communications.
- Perform other duties related to Self-Governance and Tribal administration as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
