Under the general direction of the Ahtna Netiye CEO the Chief of Staff (COS) must ensure the smooth operation of the office of the CEO by planning and directing all administrative, financial and operational activities. In collaboration with the executive team, provide strategic, timely advice and guidance to the Ahtna Netiye’ CEO to ensure success in the overall management of Ahtna Netiye’ operations. This position will be a member of the Ahtna Netiye’ senior leadership team and will have overall accountability for assigned strategic projects/initiatives that are designed to deliver results. This position requires balancing and influencing multiple competing priorities and individuals as well as building and maintaining relationships with the subsidiary presidents, Ahtna, Inc. executive team members, key stakeholders (Ahtna, Inc. Management Team, Subsidiary Operations Management Team members), employees and shareholders. The COS is accountable for the central coordination of all functions and activities of the Ahtna Netiye’ CEO’s office. Additionally, the COS has oversight for all ongoing projects/initiative supporting the Ahtna Netiye’ CEO’s agenda to ensure that all are effectively moving according to plan objectives, established milestones and measurement criteria.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
- Provide direction and clarification to subsidiary presidents and executive team members the CEO’s directive and intentions about the following; strategic and tactical context, expectations around quantity, quality, time, and resources around current issues/assignments, executive follow-up, coaching and course correction, subsidiary presidents team expectations and tasks
- Be a central point of contact for the coordination of the CEO’s activities and ensure preparation of relevant documents and briefing material
- Develop a good understanding of current issues and be able to provide timely advice to the CEO
- Accompany the CEO to various events and travel as required
- Establish excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, including the subsidiary presidents and executive team, Ahtna Netiye’ Executive Committee, and when necessary, Ahtna Incorporated Board of Directors
- As directed, manage Ahtna Netiye’ Executive Committee communications within Ahtna Netiye’ and subsidiary operations
- Resolve high-priority issues on behalf of CEO regarding
- Coordinate Strategic Planning; Long range planning and the annual Ahtna Netiye’ budget with Ahtna Netiye’
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field
o Experience as an executive member of an organization may be substituted for the degree requirement on a 1:1 basis (four years of additional experience for total degree replacement.).
- A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible supervisory and leadership experience in business and/or corporate environment that demonstrates ability to meet core competency requirements listed in the next section.
Experience must include:
- Senior executive level leadership for a complex organization with multiple companies, subsidiaries, and/or service lines.
- Federal contracting experience; and
- For-profit organizational experience
- Experience and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures and ANCSA and related legislation
- Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations to the public, professional staff, business community and government officials at all levels.
- Work effectively within a diverse community.
- Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness. Able to clearly organize thoughts and articulate vision to others.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Project Management Professional certification
- Comprehensive understanding of ANSCA and the history and role of Ahtna, Incorporated and its subsidiaries
- Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Clearances for company and contracts
- Ten (10) years or more experience in a related executive leadership role.
Shareholder Preference:
Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.
- Ahtna Core Values - Understands the Ahtna region and its people; recognizes Ahtna’s cultural and traditional principles; leads by example publicly and internally through the demonstration of respect, integrity, professionalism, dedication, perseverance, and courtesy; willingly shares information as appropriate; maintains and promotes a high standard of both personal and professional ethics; values and promotes education and development
- Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
- Analytical - Understands complex and diverse information to assist in determining process requirements and developing best practices in workflow
- Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions, demonstrates ability to achieve profitability, demonstrates knowledge of market and competition, and aligns work with strategic goals
- Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans, communicates changes effectively, builds commitment, manages resistance, prepares, and supports those affected by change, monitors transition and evaluates results
- Cost Conscious - Works within approved budget, develops and implements cost saving measures, contributes to profits and revenue, conserves organizational resources
- Delegation - Delegates work assignments, gives authority to work independently, sets expectations and monitors delegated activities
- Financial Management - Understands basic revenue models, Profit/Loss and cost-to-completion projections and makes decisions accordingly, accurately forecasts revenue, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization; and assures project legal documents are completed and signed
- Government Contracting - Has a good understanding of contract acquisition law; understands SBA, FAR, DBA and SCA implications and regulations; and has a solid grasp of contracting concepts
- Management and Leadership Skills - Establishes and maintains highly effective and positive communication with the Board of Directors, Executive Management Team, and staff. Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement. Makes self-available to staff, provides regular performance feedback, inspires respect and trust, motivates others to fulfill Ahtna’s vision, exhibits confidence in self and others, accepts and integrates feedback from others, and provides strategic feedback as needed to the Executive Management Team
- Teamwork – Focuses on solving conflict, maintains confidentiality, keeps emotions under control, tries new things, balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, and puts success of team above own interests. Promotes opportunities for the Ahtna Family of Companies to collaborate and provide maximum shareholder benefits.
- Oral and Written Communication - In addition to the definition provided in the Corporate Core Competencies, the individual also demonstrates group presentation skills, prepares and delivers written reports, conducts meetings and negotiates with employees, subcontractors and clients. Understands moderate to complex contractual instruments. Demonstrates strong influence-management, negotiation, leadership, and assertiveness skills
- Quality Management - Provides depth of knowledge in lean organizational principles and quality management principles; Six Sigma, TQM, ISO 9000, or similar
Work Schedule : 40 hours per week or as operational/business needs dictate
May be indoors or outdoors, subject to confined spaces, changes in temperature, weather conditions, and noise levels.
- Frequent lifting, sitting, standing, stooping for prolonged periods of time, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity, should have good hand-eye coordination and motion control in coordination with handling tools, equipment and other related components
- Reaching with hands and arms for items above and below sight level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth, color perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place within the project location with occasional use of stairs and no elevator available; bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for up to 10 hours.
- Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds such as small electrical components, equipment and other materials.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience
Required
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8 year(s): • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field o Experience as an executive member of an organization may be substituted for the degree requirement on a 1:1 basis (four years of additional experience for total degree replacement.). • A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible supervisory and leadership experience in business and/or corporate environment that demonstrates ability to meet core competency requirements listed in the next section.
Education
Preferred
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Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)