Chief Operations Officer

Bishop Paiute Tribe is seeking a full-time Chief Operations Officer (COO) based in Bishop, California
. This senior executive role is responsible for accomplishing the Tribe’s strategic objectives by working closely with the Tribal Council, CEO, executive leadership, and department directors to plan, direct, monitor, and evaluate administrative and operational functions across the organization.

The Bishop Paiute Tribe is a federally recognized sovereign nation located in Bishop, Inyo County, California, at the base of the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. With more than 2,000 enrolled members, the Tribe is one of the largest Native American tribes in California and has occupied the Owens Valley region since time immemorial.

The Tribe is governed by an elected Tribal Council and is deeply committed to self‑determination, cultural preservation, environmental stewardship, and sustainable economic development. Tribal operations encompass government administration, health and human services, housing, education, environmental programs, and tribally owned enterprises, including Wanaaha Casino and related hospitality operations.

Accomplishes the Tribe’s strategic objectives by working with executive management and Council to plan, direct, monitor, and evaluate administrative and operational functions. Manages daily business operations of the Bishop Paiute Tribe, working closely with department heads and supervisors to support day‑to‑day activity.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field (master’s preferred).
• Five (5) years’ experience administering Indian programs required.
• Ten years’ management experience required.
• Experience in administration of large government‑funded programs required.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability under the Tribe’s automobile insurance policy required.
• Relevant combination of experience and education may satisfy education requirement.

• Ability to work with diverse cultures, ethnic and socio‑economic backgrounds; basic knowledge of Native American communities and cultural sensitivity required.
• Evening and/or weekend work may be required.
• Travel required for training, meetings, conferences, presentations, and events.
• Tight time constraints and multiple demands common.
• Must comply with the Bishop Paiute Tribe’s policies and laws.
• Experience using workflow/performance/project management software programs, AI desired.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced, high‑pressure, tight‑deadline environment; handle multiple tasks and produce quality results.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills – high EQ.

Executive

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing;
Government Administration