[Hiring] Yah Leadership Program @CIRI

Role Description

Cook Inlet Region, Inc. is seeking a talented candidate to join the Yah (Dena'ina: "grow") Leadership Program. This multi-year program is designed to provide CIRI Shareholders and confirmed Descendants professional growth, senior and executive leadership-level development, and expand CIRI, and its affiliates, senior and executive leadership talent pool.

During the program's first year, the successful candidate will be placed at CIRI and directly report to the CEO. An individual development plan will be created based on the successful candidate’s interests and skills, guiding them through the program.

The Yah will receive exposure to and learn various executive-level leadership skills, including:

• Understanding of CIRI’s business lines and strategy
• Operations and ANCSA/mission-critical programs and benefits
• Providing senior and executive level leadership support to the CIRI executive leadership team (ELT)
• Serving as a liaison between internal/external contacts and the CIRI ELT
• Helping oversee special projects
• Representing CIRI at business, community, and Shareholder and Descendant meetings and events

The ideal candidate will value innovation, creativity, and strategic thinking, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Understand CIRI’s mission, vision, values, and strategic focus areas
• General understanding of the history and compliance requirements of the SBA 8(a) program
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively and cooperatively at all levels of the organization
• Ability to make decisions that involve strategic thinking, problem-solving, and sound judgment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare and submit comprehensive reports
• Excellent financial management skills, including the ability to develop and manage department budgets
• Detail oriented, including superior organizational and follow-up skills
• Attention to accuracy and detail, including the ability to research, organize and analyze technical information
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Office products and industry-standard computer software and databases
• Strong leadership, supervisory, management, and mentoring skills
• High degree of sensitivity regarding confidential information

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Master’s degree in business or advanced degree in relevant field preferred
• Seven+ years’ experience in business, organizational leadership, finance, operations, legal or related field
• Two years of supervisory experience
• Work experience that illustrates a knowledge of ANCSA and/or Alaska Native cultures preferred
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• Ability to pass a background and driving record check

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401K with employer match
• Dental, vision, health insurance plans through the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program
• Life and disability benefits