Calista is one of many Alaskan Native Corporations committed to increasing Shareholder benefits and economic opportunities through innovation, growth, leadership, execution, and financial discipline. Calista provides a positive and fast-paced working environment and a generous compensation package that includes health benefits, paid time off, holiday pay, and a 401(k) program. If you are interested in working for a company that offers great benefits and a great working environment, join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:
The Government Relations Liaison is responsible for developing, coordinating, and carrying out activities regarding Federal, State, and local government relations. This position also monitors and reports detailed analysis on proposed legislation, builds and maintains relationships with business organizations and different levels of government, as well as works on complex special assignments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•Design and implement short and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures for the government relations program to promote Calista's position(s) on legislative policies and projects; monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, and make appropriate changes.
•Administer daily operations related to governmental affairs support while keeping the President/CEO informed.
•Conduct detailed research and analyses of potential legislative decisions impacting the economic development, infrastructure, and business of Calista: •Identify stakeholders and potential alliances; organize and secure appropriate "Letters of Support," legislative calls, and credible testimony from business partners, villages, tribal councils, other affected entities, the public, and agencies to support Calista's priorities on appropriation requests and legislative policies;
•Prepare detailed policy position reports;
•Make specific recommendations arising from Federal regulations and State laws.

•Educate, inform, and advocate on Calista issues of importance to agencies, businesses, and lobbyists.
•Maintain communications with leadership, business subsidiaries, organizations, constituency groups, State and Federal agencies including the legislature, Congressional delegation, and lobbyists, to provide visible, effective, and timely representation of Calista's positions.
•Coordinate, prepare, and complete Calista's annual government relations budget to include State and Federal budget appropriation project request documents, supporting materials, economic impact justification, and other materials.
•Oversee and coordinate legislative bill tracking and analysis, committee hearing testimony, and regular updates to leadership and constituency groups regarding the status of Calista's project and policy priorities at State and Federal governmental levels.
•Oversee and coordinate complex interactions and relationships with legislators, legislative staff, other local and state officials, staff of DC congressional delegation, federal agency staff and other government officials. •Work with Congressional staff to procure meetings with key US Senators, Representatives and staffers during trips to Washington DC and the State Capital.
•Facilitate interactions between Executive team, businesses, agencies, and Federal, State, and local Government.
•Accompany participants on visits.
•Prepare presentations for team to respond to Executive, Congressional, and local elected officials' questions, and represent Calista's positions and interests; execute presentations as requested by the Executive team.

•Direct the selection, evaluation, and activities of contract lobbyists in carrying out tasks and goals; inform lobbyists of events that may impact decisions in Washington DC, State Capitol, and regional levels.
•Organize, coordinate, and oversee special events and region tours involving Federal, State, and local government officials,
•Lead or serve, as assigned, on other special projects and initiatives, including:Workforce Development, Region Capital Improvement Planning, and Business Development Strategy.
•Serve on related policy committees and task forces as the Calista representative with external agencies and business advocacy groups.
•Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
•Perform other duties as assigned.
•This position in the future may perform the following functions: •Create and lead a Public Advocacy and Engagement Committee.
•Establish a regional policy center to promote education and research of regional socio-economic and development issues.
•Establish a Y-K Delta Business Roundtable to enhance regional economic activity.
•Expand Calista's direct lobbying within Washington D.C. and Juneau.
•Establish a Calista region Political Action Committee

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job may supervise contractors and vendors, as well as assigned staff.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
•Intermediate knowledge of State and Federal government organization and legislative processes, including budget and appropriations processes; ability to perform related tasks.
•Knowledge of State and Federal government issues related to business, infrastructure, energy, transportation, and economic development.
•Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in diverse communities.
•Knowledge of bill enactment process and bill tracking systems.
•Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
•Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
•Ability to research legislative history and the status of pending legislation and to analyze pending and enacted legislation.
•Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
•Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
•Ability to supervise and train assigned staff, and staff performance management skills; including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
•Ability to work in a Native Corporation multi-business environment.
•Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
•Ability to work a flexible schedule.
•Ability to manage conflict.
•Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies and procedures.
•Strong technical and professional writing skills; ability to relay information clearly and informatively; edit work for spelling and grammar, and present numerical data effectively.
•Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, find fractions, and decimals.Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to formulate and interpret bar graphs.
•Ability to use standard business computers and applications with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software.
•Ability to use good, well thought, rational judgement and make decisions.
•Excellent analytical skills; ability to identify and resolve problems timely, skillfully gather and analyze information, and develop alternative solutions as needed.
•Ability to contribute effectively working individually or as part of a team.
•Good interpersonal skills, ability to effectively and professionally interact with others and use active listening skills.
•Able to prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; develop realistic action plans.
•Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; identify ways to improve and promote quality and processes.
•Ability to observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
•Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; change approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
•Ability to meet attendance requirements; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments on time.
•Ability to participate in learning opportunities to stay current on best practices and new technology.
•Able to follow instructions, respond to direction; and be accountable for own actions.
•Ability to ask for and offer help when needed.
•Ability to be innovative and generate suggestions/ideas.
•Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
•Ability to travel, both in region and out of state, for work-related activities.


QUALIFICATIONS:
•Bachelor Degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business, or a closely related field.
•Minimum of seven years' experience with a public agency in transportation or energy planning, policy analysis, intergovernmental relations, or related fields.
•Successful for-profit business management experience.
•Proven experience analyzing complex and sensitive intergovernmental issues, developing, and making recommendations to executive senior level staff and implementing decisions in compliance with corporate policies.
•Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.
•Valid state driver's license and be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Calista's Driving Policy.
•Able to speak Yup'ik preferred.
•Ability to pass a drug, driving and background screening.


WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Administration team has a fast paced, multi-tasking, customer-service oriented environment. Although the standard work week is 40 hours, additional time may be required to meet work demands or meet deadlines especially during legislative sessions. Additionally, work priorities may change on short notice. This is an externally focused job often requiring travel to the state capitol, other communities, and Washington, D.C. This position also juggles multiple priorities requiring the ability to work with flexibility, alertness, efficiency, while keeping track of what's going on.

PHYSICAL/VISUAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

PHYSICAL EFFORT
Frequently: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending Over, Talking, Lifting 10 lbs. or Less, Carrying 10 lbs. or Less, Eye/Hand Coordination (Foot)

VISUAL ACUITY
Frequently: Distance Vision (Clear at 20' or More), Color Vision (Ability to identify and distinguish colors), Ability to Adjust Focus (Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
Continuously: Close Vision (Clear at 20" or Less)

MENTAL EFFORT
Frequently: Using Effective Verbal and Written Communication
Continuously: Thinking analytically, Handling Stress & Emotions, Concentrating on Tasks, Discriminating Colors, Remembering Details, Making Decisions, Adjusting to Changes, Examining/Observing Details

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Frequently: Working w/Others, Working Alone

PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Preference will be given to Calista Shareholders and their descendants and spouses, and to Shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2003-2(i).

Additionally, Calista's policy is to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, Calista's policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
It is Calista's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.