President - Ahtna Diversified Holdings

Summary:

Ahtna Diversified Holdings, LLC (ADH) President will direct the business operations of ADH by developing a strategic plan to advance the company's and associated subsidiaries' objectives to promote revenue, profitability, and growth. The President will initiate and implement programs to ensure the attainment of business goals and oversee the Company's operations to ensure production efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources. The President is a critical member of Ahtna Netiye' senior management team and provides the lead role in ADH strategic planning and business plan implementation.

The President reports to the Ahtna Netiye' CEO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (including but not limited to)

• Creates a cultural and environment that supports and adheres to the Board of Directors Policy and Procedures.
• Oversees day-to-day operations of the company; research new business opportunities; creates and develops marketing materials and tools; and oversees the proposal preparation process.
• President directs objectives and initiatives of the Company within the guidelines of the business plan and directives.
• Coordinates activities with the management of Ahtna, Inc. and its family of companies, assuring that ADH properly performs its role in the overall mission of the Ahtna family of companies.
• Develop and update annual strategic plans for the ADH with the AN CEO.
• Provide regular reports to the AN CEO on achieving the goals and objectives of the plans.
• Investigate, analyze, and present new business development opportunities that will further ADH's strategic mission and operating plans.
• Ensures contract compliance requirements are met, including contractual actions for conformance with FAR, DFAR, and other agency regulations. Responsible for managing risks from contract or regulatory non-compliance during contract performance. Ensures compliance with legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations through contract closeout.
• Oversee applicable SBA program compliance, with a working understanding of SBA operations to strategize SBA programs that will provide additional contracting opportunities.
• Cultivates teaming relationships, partnerships, mentor-protégée relationships, and joint ventures, which support and enhance ADH's growth and profitability strategies.
• Review financial statements, reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and determine areas that need cost reduction and program improvement.
• Prepares and delivers written reports, conducts meetings, and negotiates with employees, government officials, subcontractors, teaming partners, and private sector clients.
• Oversees the development of responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Capability Briefings, Statement of Qualifications, and firm presentations.
• Promotes opportunities for Ahtna shareholders both within and outside ADH in accordance with policies and directives from the Ahtna Inc. Board of Directors.
• Establish and promote the mission, vision, and values of the company, ensuring alignment with overall parent company goals. Develop and administer company policies and procedures.

Experience Requirements:

• Experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures.
• Experience in formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Knowledge of public relations principles and practices.
• Knowledge of communication and public relations techniques.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Ability to identify and secure funding/revenue sources.
• 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.
• Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.
• Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness. Able to clearly organize thoughts and articulate vision to others.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of administering government (federal, state, and/or local) and private sector contracts. Contract management experience to include conformance with the SBA, FAR, and DFAR regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in proposal development. Experience in the management of successful proposal campaigns and the development of successful competitive proposals.
• Demonstrated experience in marketing and business development with an emphasis on growing and sustaining customer relationships.
• Demonstrated experience in small business ownership and/or management and Small Business Administration's 8(a) program.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in business or related discipline
• College degree may be substituted for related work experience reflecting demonstrated abilities based on a 1:3 year ratio
• Minimum of ten (10) years of knowledge and experience in contracting at the executive level

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Clearances for company and contracts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in business or related discipline
• Previous experience working for an ANC
• Comprehensive understanding of ANSCA and the history and role of Ahtna, Incorporated and its subsidiaries
• USACE, SSA, FAA, and NOAA relationship experience
• Mentor Protégé and Joint Venture experience
• Knowledge and experience of Alaska Native cultures

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.

Core Competencies:

• Self-motivated- Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her drive or initiative.
• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Confidentiality - Ability to preserve confidential information.

Working Environment:

• May be indoors or outdoors, subject to confined spaces, changes in temperature, weather conditions, and noise levels.

Physical Demands (including but not limited to):

• 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].

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week or as operational/business needs dictate

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)