President and CEO

Overview

Lead KIC's strategic, financial, and operational direction as President & CEO

Key Responsibilities

• strategic planning
• budget management
• risk mitigation
• stakeholder engagement
• governance oversight
• performance monitoring

Tasks

-Facilitate meaningful engagement and transparent communication with Shareholders -Identify, develop, and execute corporate strategies that support sustainable growth, diversification, and long-term Shareholder Value -Prioritize and promote programs that benefit Shareholders and descendants, including employment, internships, scholarships, dividends, and cultural initiatives -Functions as the Member Representative for subsidiaries -Build and retain a high-performing leadership team -Ensure appropriate internal control mechanisms are recommended to and adopted by the Board of Directors to mitigate key risks -Promote the corporation to local, regional, national, and international constituencies -Facilitate the development of comprehensive business and operational plans and budgets, including an annual budget, to be presented to the Board of Directors for approval -Prepare and present a timely audit of prior year financial results, and current and future operational strategies at Annual Shareholder and Board of Director meetings -Delegates effectively; sets expectations, monitors progress, and empowers team members -Committed to quality; seeks improvement and ensures accuracy of work product -Manage budgets, financial performance, and operational risks across all operations -Engage and manage internal and external resources in response to legal matters -Foster an inclusive, culturally aware, and performance-driven workplace culture -Organize and motivate staff to accomplish goals and empower them by providing clarity, direction, and purpose through positive, motivational leadership examples -Oversee all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and align with the overall strategy and mission -Represent the corporation at governmental sessions and other formal functions -Monitor corporate, subsidiary, and affiliate performance by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimizing the impact of variances and challenges -Work collaboratively with the Board of Directors to set strategic priorities and ensure sound governance practices, maintaining open, transparent, and timely communication

Requirements

• master's
• 10+ years
• analytical
• procurement
• finance
• leadership

What You Bring

This is not to be an exclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the person in this job. KIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to KIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Successful candidates must adhere to KIC's Drug and Alcohol policy/testing requirements and may be required to pass a background and/or Motor Vehicle Records check. The salary range for this position is based on several factors, including relevant experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. -Ability to operate a complex business inclusive of commercial services and land assets -Strong understanding of ANCSA, Alaska Native and Inupiat culture, and the role of Alaska Native Corporations in the cultural mission -Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field is preferred; or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related field with the commensurate professional experience outlined below -Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; able to synthesize and coherently present complex data -Experience with reporting directly to a Board of Directors or other governing board -Professional appearance and demeanor -Deep understanding of government procurement processes, regulations, and customers (Federal, State, Local) -In-depth understanding of accounting principles including budgeting, balance sheets, income statements, cash flow, and capital planning management -Effective oral and written communicator; clear, persuasive, and adaptable in various formats and situations -Working knowledge of the Federal small business programs to include the Small Business Administration 8(a) program and Alaska Native Corporation participation -Inspiring leader; motivates others and welcomes feedback -Ability to travel extensively to corporate offices and work sites -Familiarity with diverse business functions (i.e., business development, finance, IT, HR etc.) -Excellent customer service; interacts effectively with governing boards, employees, customers, and vendors -Ability to resolve operational and legal issues professionally and efficiently -Sound judgment; makes timely, informed decisions -U.S. citizen -Strong planning and organizational abilities; prioritizes tasks and manages time well -10+ years' demonstrated successful experience in operations involving multiple subsidiaries and affiliates, preferably within an Alaska Native Corporation or other for-profit corporation -Skilled manager; engages staff in planning, decision-making, and goal attainment

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Benefits

Travel: Monthly to Kotzebue Offices and as needed to other locations in Alaska and the Lower 48 KIC offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k with Match, Life and ADD Coverage, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount Program, and more! Location: Anchorage, Alaska Corporate Offices with monthly travel to work out of KIC Headquarters in Kotzebue, Alaska

About Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation

-Begun as a village corporation in 1973 under ANCSA to serve the Inupiat people of Kotzebue. -Operates subsidiaries including KIC Construction, Logistics, Facilities Management, and Midnight Sun Global Services. -Provides community-focused retail services alongside technical contract work. -Runs summer youth hire initiatives, employing approximately 18 teenagers annually. -Has supported pandemic-response scientific staffing for FDA research on COVID and Ebola.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-may be required to pass a background and/or motor vehicle records check.