Tribal Relations & Outreach Specialist

U.S. Census Bureau; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Census Bureau, part of the Department of Commerce, seeks a Tribal Relations Specialist for work at multiple regional offices. The role covers community outreach, partnership development with Tribal Nations, and delivery of informational presentations and workshops.

Qualifications vary by grade (GS-07/09/11/12) and include graduate education or relevant experience. Applicants will undergo USA Hire assessment after submission, with a closing date of 11/06/2026.

Qualifications

• GS-07 requires one year at GS-05 level or graduate-level education; or superior academic achievement.
• GS-09 requires one year at GS-07 level; or two full years of graduate education; or LL.B./J.D. or Ph.D.
• GS-11 requires one year at GS-09 level; or three full years of graduate education.
• GS-12 requires one year at GS-11 level; education cannot substitute at this grade.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and day-to-day implementation of tribal outreach goals.
• Utilize demographic/tribal data for preliminary analyses of geographic areas.
• Support monitoring of partnership agreements and address routine inquiries.
• Develop, organize and deliver speeches, presentations, and workshops to gain cooperation and government-to-government relations with Tribal Nations.

Skills

Public relations

Community outreach

Partnership development

Geographic/demographic analysis

Promotional materials

Public workshops

Presentations

Education

Graduate-level education

Master’s degree or higher

Superior academic achievement

LL.B./J.D. or LL.M. (related)

Job description

The U.S. Census Bureau, part of the Department of Commerce, seeks a Tribal Relations Specialist for work at multiple regional offices. The role covers community outreach, partnership development with Tribal Nations, and delivery of informational presentations and workshops.

Qualifications vary by grade (GS-07/09/11/12) and include graduate education or relevant experience. Applicants will undergo USA Hire assessment after submission, with a closing date of 11/06/2026.