ICHC Operations Specialist; Regular w

Native Village of Eyak Cordova, Alaska, United States

Not a remote or hybrid position. This role requires 100% onsite work in Cordova, Alaska.

• The Native Village of Eyak (NVE) is a federally recognized Tribal government based in Cordova, Alaska—a remote, roadless community nestled between the eastern Chugach Mountains and the waters of Prince William Sound.
• Our ancestral homelands have long served as a traditional gathering place for the Eyak, Aleut, Tlingit, and Athabascan peoples and span more than 55 million acres of land and sea, encompassing the Copper River Delta and the Northern Gulf of Alaska. This territory reflects the deep, enduring connection our people have to the land and waters that have sustained us for generations.
• NVE is governed by a seven-member elected Council, which upholds our Constitution and Bylaws. The Council provides strategic leadership and direction to the Administrative Executive Director and Health Executive Director to implement projects and programs in alignment with a strategic plan.
• The Ilanka Community Health Center is a primary care outpatient clinic serving the Cordova community. As both an Indian Health Service facility and a Community Health Center, Ilanka offers affordable, high-quality care through contract health services and sliding fee scales. In addition to medical services, Ilanka also provides behavioral health support.
• Mission:
  Dedicated to exercising our sovereignty to enhance the well-being of our people, culture, and homelands.
• Vision:
  To cultivate a resilient and thriving community where our people are healthy and empowered, our culture is alive, and we honor our lands and waters. Through our relationships, education, healing, and leadership, we uphold our sovereignty and empower current and future generations to sustain our way of life.
• Traditional Values:
  God, Loyalty, Humor, Cooperation, Teaching, Cultural Pride, Sharing, Discipline, Language, Respect
• Most positions require or strongly prefer on-site work in Cordova to ensure the highest quality of services for our Tribal Members. Remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on the nature of the role, and may require regular travel to Cordova.
• NVE is an e-Verify employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.
• In accordance with P.L. 93-638, preference in hiring practices are given to Alaska Native, American Indian, and Native American applicants.
• We are committed to equity, access, and inclusion in our hiring process. If you need assistance applying, please contact our HR team at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Work Location: 100% onsite in Cordova, AK. Remote/hybrid work not available for this position.

Team: Ilanka Community Health Center

Salary Grade: Grade 15 (starting at $35.66 DOE)

Reports To: ICHC Operations Manager

Schedule: Full Time Regular; 40 hours per week

FLSA Status: Hourly & Eligible for Overtime Pay

Last Revised: October 2026

In accordance with P.L. 93-638, preference in hiring practices are given to Alaska Native, American Indian, and Native American applicants. Hiring preference for NVE Tribal members is in effect for this position.

POSITION SUMMARY

Serves as a key operational resource to the Operations Director by coordinating regulatory, credentialing, compliance, reporting, training, and administrative initiatives critical to organizational operations and regulatory readiness. Position requires the exercise of independent judgment in recognizing potential operational and compliance concerns, prioritizing competing responsibilities, and coordinating appropriate solutions. While not typically working with external customers or patients, this position is responsible for…