COO - Chief Operating Officer

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across multiple administrative and program functions, ensuring effective execution of organizational priorities and consistent service delivery.
• Shape and advance strategic initiatives by translating long-range goals into measurable operational plans, performance targets, and accountable workflows.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls, including fund accounting practices, grant-related oversight, and responsible allocation of organizational resources.
• Build strong working relationships with boards, councils, advisory groups, and external partners by preparing executive-level updates and supporting informed decision-making.
• Direct policy development, compliance efforts, and risk management practices to maintain operational integrity and meet applicable regulatory requirements.
• Develop and mentor senior leaders and department teams, strengthening talent pipelines, succession readiness, and overall organizational effectiveness.
• Monitor key operational metrics and use data-driven insights to improve performance, identify risks, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Guide change management efforts tied to evolving business needs, operational improvements, and cross-functional initiatives while maintaining stability across departments.
• Support community, government, and stakeholder engagement activities that reinforce the organization’s mission, partnerships, and long-term sustainability.

Requirements

• 10+ years of senior executive leadership experience overseeing complex operations within public sector, tribal government, non-profit or similarly regulated environments.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, organizational leadership, and administration across multiple departments or business functions.
• Strong background in budget development, financial oversight, forecasting, and fund accounting, including experience with grants and compliance obligations.
• Proven ability to work effectively with boards, councils, advisory bodies, or other governing stakeholders in a high-visibility leadership capacity.
• Deep knowledge of operational risk management, policy implementation, and regulatory compliance within structured organizations.
• Experience leading talent development, workforce planning, and organizational change initiatives at the executive level.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver clear recommendations and reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience required; advanced education in public administration, business, finance, or a related field is preferred.