NOTE: Although the incumbent will stationed at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' Washington D.C, Bureau, the incumbent must be a permanent resident of Hawaii, or be willing to establish such residency within thirty days of hire.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Washington, D.C. Bureau Chief oversees the worksite, staff and professional and organizational activities of the Washington, D.C. Bureau (the “Bureau”) and is responsible for providing policy, legislative, lobbying, and other advocacy services to advance positive systemic change for Native Hawaiians.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Program Direction

a. Ensures that Bureau activities are aligned with OHA’s strategic priorities, and the directives of Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), the Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) and in collaboration with the Board Chair, Chief of Staff, the Director, Advocacy Division (functioning as the Chief Advocate) and Director, Community Engagement Division.

b. Coordinates with the Director, Advocacy Division (functioning as the Chief Advocate) and Director, Community Engagement Division on direction from the CEO and/or COO, regarding internal and external issues, trends, and ongoing professional observations which may bear on strategic and operational decision making

c. Represents the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in Washington, D.C. directing and working collaboratively, effectively and efficiently with federal, national, native, indigenous, tribal communities, members of Congress and their staff, federal agencies, non-government organizations for effective federal policy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

d. Understands, navigates, leads and participates in federal processes and activities, including but not limited to drafting of federal legislation and bills; rules promulgation, listening sessions, public comment, presentations, forums, conferences, panels, workshops and other advocacy settings and contexts.

2. Operations

a. Develops and/or ensures development of policies, procedures, guidelines, standards, templates, and tools related to the Bureau’s work.

b. Ensures work performed is aligned to organizational priorities. Monitors and manages expenditures within budget allocations. Prepares and submits program work plans and budget reports by established deadlines.

c. Designs, implements and participates in processes related to policy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in the context of national, federal advocacy.

d. Manages the federal matrix of legislation, presenting, discussing, providing updates, and recommendations for policy positions, changes, and updates before the Committee on Beneficiary Advocacy and Empowerment Committee as directed by the Administrator (functioning as the Chief Executive Officer).

3. Federal Advocacy Services

a. Works closely with the CEO, COO, Director, Advocacy (functioning as the Chief Advocate) and Director, Community Engagement Division to develop, prioritize, and execute strategies to achieve advocacy outcomes that result in positive law and policy developments that advance systemic changes for the Native Hawaiian people. Develops, uses, and leverages partnerships and coalitions built across broad spectrums and communities. Works closely with Director, Communications to develop and execute policy advocacy campaigns.

b. Works closely with congressional delegation staff, working with Committees (e.g., Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, Senate Appropriations Committee and 12 Sub-Committees, House Appropriations and its 12 Sub-Committees), working with tribal organizations (e.g., National Congress of American Indians), working across multiple federal Departments (e.g., Education, Health and Human Services, Interior, Housing and Urban Development) on legislation drafting, review and editing; navigating through rules promulgation and related processes; and drafting letters, testimony and comments for hearings, listening sessions, panels, speeches for CEO or Board Chair delivery.

c. Coordinates, compiles, reviews, and synthesizes impact analyses, regulatory and legislative analyses, and other input provided by OHA programs, and/or outside resources. As needed, coordinates with associations, think tanks, performance partners, and other advocacy organizations for information and analysis.

d. Works with the Chief Advocate and Director, Community Engagement Division and other public policy managers to coordinate and conduct policy, legislative, and regulatory reviews. Performs analysis and assessments of specific transactions, occurrences, laws, and regulations. Researches and locates state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, case law, opinions, relevant international law, policy and norms, and other materials. Provides internal analyses and opinions upon request.

e. Ensures ongoing monitoring of political news and developments, debates, news conferences and press releases, and other occurrences. Maintains a watchful stance over the federal political arena.

f. Ensures ongoing monitoring of political campaigns, platforms, and statements. Ensures, collects, and/or provides intelligence on newly elected officials, appointees, and other key influencers new in the public arena.

g. Ensures ongoing monitoring of informal political news.

h. Together with the CEO, Board Chair, Trustees, Chief of Staff, COO, Director, Advocacy Division (functioning as the Chief Advocate) and Director, Community Engagement, establishes and maintains strong relationships with legislators, administrative officials, and other officials who are empowered to change how laws and policies of interest to OHA and the Native Hawaiian community are promulgated, implemented, enforced, and/or practiced. Also establishes and maintains strong relationships with associations, performance partners, advocacy groups, other lobbyists, think tanks, community groups, media sources, and other persons and/or groups capable of influencing issues of interest.

i. Coordinates, communicates and works with community groups and networks, CEO, Board Chair, Chief of Staff and other Administration functions and staff to more effectively develop, implement, monitor and evaluate federal policy.

j. In coordination with the Director, Advocacy Division (functioning as the Chief Advocate), Director, Community Engagement and Public Policy Managers, advocate to influence opinions and strengthen OHA’s public profile. In coordination with Community Engagement, organizes lobbying efforts with other groups with interests and positions aligned to those of OHA. Provides relevant information, presented in a persuasive format and manner. Tailors messaging and/or presentations to the individual and/or group. Provides materials packaged appropriately to lobbying activities.

k. Provides sufficient follow-up and relationship management with a wide range of communities, including but not limited to—native, indigenous, geographic, education, health, housing, economic development, language, cultural, environmental and natural resource management.

l. Prepares and coordinates development of correspondence, testimony, comments, etc. for submission in federal proceedings. Develops testimony for participation in legislative, regulatory, and other policy making proceedings. Prepares witnesses and/or testifies in such proceedings, aligned to the agency’s processes.

m. Coordinates, writes, and edits arguments, opinions, and position papers; provides input into drafting of legal briefs and other legal documents; prepares and coordinates development of draft legislation and written testimony on proposed legislation. Ensures proper preparation of all materials and documents.

n. Writes articles, presents at conferences, and engages in other public relations activities upon request and/or as coordinated with Director, Communications.

o. Coordinates with General Counsel to ensure proper procurement and management of outside counsel and/or legal consultants as it relates to Federal policy development, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation.

p. Electronically tracks all Bureau projects that is fully accessible to the CEO and others as delegated.

4. Management

a. Makes hiring and other personnel recommendations for the Bureau to the Administrator, functioning as the Chief Executive Officer.

b. Ensures that Bureau employees share information and insights, use collaboration as needed to explore issues and/or solve problems, and demonstrate shared responsibility for program performance. Takes whatever actions are required to positively replace behaviors and/or persons when necessary.

c. Ensures and engages in employee performance planning, feedback, and performance evaluations at scheduled intervals. Engages in professional development, staff training, ongoing coaching and performance improvement planning to close employee performance gaps.

d. Ensures without exception the proper handling and maintenance of confidential, sensitive and/or proprietary information.

e. Performs supervisory tasks, such as leave time approvals, performance reviews, coaching, training and related employment decisions for Program. Disseminates needed information to staff in a timely manner.

f. Supervises the operations of the Washington, D.C. office of the OHA, including management of contractors and related work site decisions (i.e., closure due to weather, political climate, local D.C. government declarations).

g. Performs job duties in accordance with OHA’s policies and procedures. Considers OHA’s mission and core values when making decisions.

5. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the CEO.

6. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the CEO.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university.

2. A juris doctorate from an accredited university.

3. Five (5) years of responsible professional work experience which involved public policy advocacy and/or implementation through either the legal or legislative processes, especially in areas of current interest to OHA, such as Native Hawaiian land rights, water rights, health, and education. The experience must have demonstrated public policy advocacy skills and knowledge in achieving measurable public policy outcomes.

4. Three (3) years of administrative experience that involved management of professional staff engaged in public policy advocacy work; the ability to develop solutions to complex and unprecedented situations; the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others and major responsibility for the development, management, execution and coordination of program policies and activities.

5. A thorough knowledge of one or more of the following:

a. Federal legislative and rules promulgation processes;

b. Administration and management of state and federal programs or activities; and/or

c. Development of state and federal policies for programs.

6. Position requires thorough knowledge, or a demonstrated ability to quickly acquire such knowledge of social, cultural, political rights of native people of Hawaii and the overall functions, policies, directives, and responsibilities of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:

a. Existing federal laws and policies relating to Native Hawaiians

b. Government contracts and grants

c. Federal legislative and legal processes

d. The current political landscape of Hawai’i and Washington, D.C.

e. Native Hawaiian history and culture, as well as current Native Hawaiian social, cultural, educational, economic and political issues and trends

2. Must have general knowledge of:

a. Human resources management

b. Office management

c. Data and records management

3. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:

a. Build and participate in a collaborative, team environment and leading and managing change

b. Analyze systems, processes and practices and develop solutions for unusual problems; recommend operational improvements

c. Facilitate collaboration among subordinates and to work collaboratively with other managers

d. Think strategically about broad, long-term goals

e. Influence others towards achieving outcomes

f. Conduct investigations, prepare analyses and assessments, and formulate strategies for remedial actions

g. Communicate effectively (in writing and orally) with executive management, peers, subordinates, contractors, government officials, courts and the public

h. Inspire confidence and to develop others’ skills and abilities

i. Prepare and deliver oral and written reports and presentations

j. Manage the design and delivery of advocacy programs and services

k. Understand and operate within federal legislative, regulatory and court processes

l. Network and coordinate with key allies and partners

m. Work closely with the Chief Advocate and Advocacy Program Managers

How To Apply

To apply for this position, visit our company jobs website at www.oha.org/jobs. Download, complete and submit the fillable OHA application form along with a resume and cover letter via email

Or via mail to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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