Tribal Operations Project Manager
$106,858–$181,654 year
On-siteAuburn, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate and monitor tribe-wide operational projects assigned through the CEO's office, representing executive leadership during meetings and planning discussions. Prepare written updates, reports, and project tracking materials while communicating regularly with department leadership regarding timelines and operational needs. Conduct follow-up activities to ensure project completion, assist with organizing cross-departmental coordination efforts, and review processes to recommend improvements. Travel between facilities to monitor progress and respond to urgent operational matters outside standard business hours when necessary. Maintain organized records and documentation while handling sensitive assignments requiring discretion. Provide independent project coordination with limited supervision, supporting organizational continuity for tribal services, facilities, and staff operations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, Tribal Administration, or a closely related field
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible project coordination or operational management experience
- Three (3) years of experience supporting executive leadership or coordinating high-level operational assignments
- Experience independently managing multiple active projects with limited supervision
- Tribal government operational structures
- Project coordination and documentation methods
- Administrative reporting and recordkeeping procedures
- Organizational communication and meeting practices
- Professional office software applications
- Operational workflow coordination practices
- Strong written and verbal communication techniques
- Professional meeting coordination and presentation practices
- Advanced organizational and project tracking methods
- Independent operational problem solving approaches
- Efficient multi-project coordination and follow-through
- Confidential document handling and communication practices
- Maintain professionalism during high pressure situations
- Work independently with limited direct supervision
- Manage multiple assignments with changing priorities
- Travel regularly between organizational work locations
- Communicate clearly with staff and community members
- Adapt quickly to changing operational conditions
- Ability to remain seated for extended periods while completing computer-based work, attending meetings, and reviewing documentation
- Regular standing, walking, bending, and movement between office locations
- Frequent use of computers, phones, printers, and other office equipment
- Sustained concentration while handling multiple assignments, interruptions, and rapidly changing priorities
- Visual acuity sufficient to read reports, schedules, and electronic communications
- Occasional lifting and carrying of office materials, files, laptops, or meeting supplies up to 25 pounds
- Availability outside of normal business hours when operational needs arise
- Attendance at evening or weekend meetings
- Travel between locations
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, Tribal Administration, or a closely related field
- Experience working in tribal government, public sector operations, or large organizational environments
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