OR-Economic Development Director – Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

JOB TITLE:
Economic Development Director
DEPARTMENT:
Executive
SUPERVISOR:
Tribal Council
SALARY:
$160,360 – $225,696
JOB SUMMARY
The Economic Development Director is responsible for the administration and management of assigned economic development projects at all stages and works in conjunction with the Tribal Council and the Executive Team (acting as an advisory board) for economic development strategy and priorities. The Director oversees the related activities of consultants and other professionals. The Director analyzes business proposals and opportunities, performs preliminary feasibility assessments, provides due diligence, prepares project budgets and business plans, takes a leading role in contract negotiations, coordinates economic development activities and program plans, writes status reports and assists in related income calculation and valuation of business investments. This position may be based out of the Portland or Grand Ronde office and requires a commute depending on location.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provides economic development and business investment policy and program recommendations.
  • Performs financial feasibility assessments and pro forma analysis of proposed investments.
  • Determines sound business opportunities by analyzing and developing proposals, including negotiations, for Tribal Council and Executive Team review.
  • Performs supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor’s degree in a directly relevant field of study such as Economics, Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
  • A master’s degree in Business Administration or a directly relevant and justified specialized master’s degree program is preferred.
  • Seven years of experience in the acquisition and successful management of business investments, the evaluation of business operations, performance and finances, the development and implementation of relevant risk analysis and due diligence procedures, or similar work.
  • Accredited or certified as a financial analyst, public accountant or project manager relevant to business investments is desirable.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
  • Eight-plus years of managerial experience.
  • Eight-plus years of project management experience in Telecommunications or Energy related fields.
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