Tribal CEO — Economic Growth & Development

Torres Martinez; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians seeks a Tribal Chief Executive Officer to lead strategic planning, growth, and profitability for tribal enterprises. The role reports to Tribal Council and drives economic development, budgeting, and long-range financial strategy.

The ideal candidate has an MBA or BA with seven years of business development, strong government contracting knowledge, and expertise in analytics, MS Office, and cross‑cultural leadership. Exempt, full‑time role in Thermal, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or Marketing or related field, with seven years of business development experience.
• Master of Business Administration preferred or Bachelor’s degree required with seven years’ experience.
• Experience leading strategic planning and economic development initiatives within tribal enterprises.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning, development, and growth of profitable new business opportunities.
• Direct budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning for tribal enterprises.
• Evaluate market strategies, deals, and financials; advise tribal leadership on investments.

Skills

Strategic planning

Business development

Acquisition sourcing

Government contracting

Due diligence

Marketing

Financial modeling

MS Office

Project management

Education

MBA preferred

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians seeks a Tribal Chief Executive Officer to lead strategic planning, growth, and profitability for tribal enterprises. The role reports to Tribal Council and drives economic development, budgeting, and long-range financial strategy.

The ideal candidate has an MBA or BA with seven years of business development, strong government contracting knowledge, and expertise in analytics, MS Office, and cross‑cultural leadership. Exempt, full‑time role in Thermal, CA.