Intergovernmental Affairs Liaison

The National Congress of American Indians,; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 79,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska is seeking an Intergovernmental Affairs Liaison to support the Tribe’s governmental affairs program and advance priorities related to Tribal sovereignty and public policy.

Based within the Office of the President, this role coordinates legislative, regulatory, and intergovernmental initiatives; monitors policy developments; conducts research; and prepares testimony, comments, resolutions, and briefing materials; and coordinates

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Native American Studies, Communications, Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, Business Administration, or a related field, plus three years of progressively responsible experience in governmental affairs, legislative affairs, Tribal government, public policy, advocacy, intergovernmental relations, or a related field.
• Experience working with Tribal governments, Alaska Native organizations, government-to-government consultation, legislative advocacy, and federal Indian law is highly valued.
• Tlingit & Haida exercises Tribal Preference in employment opportunities in accordance with applicable Tribal law and policy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate legislative, regulatory, policy, and intergovernmental initiatives.
• Monitor federal, state, Tribal, and local policy developments.
• Conduct research and analysis; prepare testimony, consultation comments, resolutions, briefing materials, and other advocacy documents.
• Coordinate government-to-government consultation and build collaborative relationships with Tribal governments, elected officials, governmental agencies, Alaska Native organizations, and other partners.

Skills

Policy analysis

Legislative advocacy

Intergovernmental relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska is seeking an Intergovernmental Affairs Liaison to support the Tribe’s governmental affairs program and advance priorities related to Tribal sovereignty, self-determination, public policy, and government-to-government relations.

Based within the Office of the President, this position coordinates legislative, regulatory, policy, and intergovernmental initiatives; monitors federal, state, Tribal, and local policy developments; conducts research and analysis; and prepares testimony, consultation comments, resolutions, briefing materials, and other advocacy documents.

The Liaison also helps coordinate government-to-government consultation and builds collaborative relationships with Tribal governments, elected officials, governmental agencies, Alaska Native organizations, and other partners.

Job Description

Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska is seeking an Intergovernmental Affairs Liaison to support the Tribe’s governmental affairs program and advance priorities related to Tribal sovereignty, self-determination, public policy, and government-to-government relations.

Based within the Office of the President, this position coordinates legislative, regulatory, policy, and intergovernmental initiatives; monitors federal, state, Tribal, and local policy developments; conducts research and analysis; and prepares testimony, consultation comments, resolutions, briefing materials, and other advocacy documents.

The Liaison also helps coordinate government-to-government consultation and builds collaborative relationships with Tribal governments, elected officials, governmental agencies, Alaska Native organizations, and other partners.

Skills & Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Native American Studies, Communications, Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, Business Administration, or a related field, plus three years of progressively responsible experience in governmental affairs, legislative affairs, Tribal government, public policy, advocacy, intergovernmental relations, or a related field. Equivalent education and directly related experience may be considered.

Experience working with Tribal governments, Alaska Native organizations, government-to-government consultation, legislative advocacy, and federal Indian law is highly valued.

Tlingit & Haida exercises Tribal Preference in employment opportunities in accordance with applicable Tribal law and policy.

Salary & Benefits

$79,306.50 – $103,486.50 DOE