Senior Tribal Policy Manager | WA State Office of the Attorney General
About The Position
The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a full-time Senior Tribal Policy Manager (EX210) position in the Policy Division, located in Seattle, Washington. This position is not union represented. The Policy Division works collaboratively to develop and execute the AGO’s policy programs, legislative mandates, and the AG’s policy priorities. This role seeks to advance the Indigenous justice work of the Policy division by leading a team of Tribal policy analysts and serving as a member of the Policy Division’s management team. The Tribal Policy team includes the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP) Task Force, the Truth and Healing Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC), and the Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations and Prosecutions grant program. The incumbent will maintain an ongoing portfolio of policy work, work with Tribes and Tribal community members, colleagues in other AGO divisions, and external partners, using an intersectional lens to identify opportunities for meaningful difference. This role involves day-to-day management, supervision, support, performance evaluation, and coaching of team staff, as well as long-term planning and strategy for team projects. The incumbent will also maintain in-depth knowledge, oversight, and budget management of Tribal projects, collaborating closely with the AGO Director of Tribal Relations and Legislative Team.
Requirements
- Communication Effectiveness: In writing and verbal communication to convey clear, timely, persuasive messages that positively influence the thoughts and actions of others.
- Initiative: Focus on results and desired outcomes and how best to achieve them by proactively taking appropriate action.
- Leadership: Promote organizational mission and goals. Take calculated risks to improve performance and convey confidence in others to do their best work.
- Organizational & Political Awareness: Use knowledge and understanding of the AGO and political climate to make decisions and take actions that satisfy diverse interests and contribute effectively to the AGO’s mission.
- Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking, use creative approaches to solve problems while maintaining attention to detail.
- Accountability: Acknowledge mistakes and resulting harms, gracefully and thoughtfully accept feedback, and incorporate appropriate changes to prevent similar mistakes in the future.
- Racial Equity: Apply a racial equity and inclusion lens to all areas of work. Seek different perspectives and be open to new ideas.
- Relationship Building: Build constructive relationships with people inside and outside the AGO characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual regard.
- Tact & Diplomacy: Respond to difficult, stressful, or sensitive interpersonal situations in ways that reduce or minimize potential conflict and maintain good working relationships.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor’s and/or advanced degree in public policy, law, government, social work, American Indian studies or equivalent, education, public health, civil rights, political science, or criminal justice.
- Three or more years of relevant experience, to include at least two years of supervisory experience, in public policy analysis, program coordination, legislative drafting, community outreach, direct service, or civil rights.
- Demonstrated experience in: Providing strong leadership and supervision over multiple employees, as an active partner to provide direction, feedback, and encouragement to maximize success on the job.
- Policy work that includes working with Tribes and/or Indigenous people and communities.
- Report writing or drafting of significant written work.
- Building and maintaining collaborative relationships.
- Engaging in and understanding the legislative process in Washington State.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a Tribal policy portfolio on issues relevant to Washington Tribes, intersecting with ongoing Tribal Policy work, and related to the Policy Division’s work and expertise.
- Work with Tribes and Tribal community members as well as colleagues in other AGO divisions and external partners.
- Maintain the policy portfolio using an intersectional lens to proactively identify opportunities to make meaningful difference.
- Manage the Tribal policy team day-to-day delegation, management, supervision, support, performance evaluation, and coaching of team staff, as well as long-term planning and strategy for team projects to advance project goals.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge, oversight, and budget management of Tribal projects including the MMIWP Task Force, Boarding Schools TAC, and Emmett Till grant.
- Collaborate closely with the AGO Director of Tribal Relations and Legislative Team to support Tribal policy projects and other policy work impacting Tribes and Tribal communities.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s)
- Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave
- 11 Paid Holidays per year
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans
- Life Insurance
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Tuition Waiver
- Deferred Compensation
- Employee Recognition Leave
- Flexible schedules
- Part-time/hybrid telework options
- A Wellness Program
- Infants in the Workplace Program
- Employee Assistance Program (provides counseling, webinar, and other cost-free support resources)
- Numerous employee-driven affinity groups to foster community and connection, including Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ+, Veterans and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
