POLICY & Compliance Analyst - 1st

Policy & Compliance Analyst - 1st Posting

The Policy & Compliance Analyst supports organizational compliance, policy governance, operational accountability, and strategic administrative initiatives for Menominee Casino Resort and Thunderbird Complex. This position supports the General Manager in monitoring regulatory requirements, evaluating operational processes, coordinating audit and compliance activities, and supporting enterprise-wide policy and procedure management.

The Policy & Compliance Analyst serves as a collaborative resource to departments by conducting research, preparing reports, tracking corrective actions, and providing operational recommendations related to compliance, risk reduction, process improvement, and organizational standards.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Assists in monitoring and evaluating organizational compliance with applicable Tribal, Federal, State, NIGC, Gaming Commission, Compact, and internal policy requirements.
• Research regulatory updates, operational impacts, and industry best practices and prepares recommendations for review by the General Manager.
• Assists with the development, revision, organization, implementation, and maintenance of organizational policies, procedures, SOPs, and governance documentation.
• Maintains version control and centralized records for current and historical policies, procedures, operational standards, and related compliance documentation.
• Coordinates follow-up activities related to audit findings, compliance reviews, operational concerns, and corrective action initiatives.
• Tracks outstanding action items, compliance deadlines, audit responses, departmental follow-ups, and project progress through organizational tracking systems and reporting tools.
• Assists departments in gathering supporting documentation and preparing responses related to audits, compliance reviews, operational assessments, and regulatory inquiries.
• Prepares reports, summaries, dashboards, presentations, and supporting documentation for General Manager review.
• Supports operational risk reduction initiatives by identifying trends, process gaps, documentation deficiencies, and procedural inconsistencies and presenting recommendations to the General Manager.
• Assists with maintaining compliance calendars, regulatory submission tracking, licensing deadlines, and organizational reporting requirements.
• Coordinates communication and information requests between departments, auditors, consultants, regulators, and General Manager as directed.
• Supports organizational records retention and document management practices in accordance with applicable policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assists General Manager with operational reviews, strategic initiatives, administrative projects, and process improvement efforts.
• Conducts research and analysis related to gaming operations, hospitality operations, internal controls, compliance standards, and administrative procedures.
• Assists with preparing meeting materials, supporting documentation, executive summaries, and presentation content for General Manager meetings, board meetings, and regulatory discussions.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding sensitive operational, employee, financial, regulatory, and organizational information.
• Promotes professional communication, cross-department collaboration, accountability, and organizational consistency throughout the enterprise.
• Maintains a consistent and reliable attendance record.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as operationally necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by General Manager.

Qualification requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or experience:

Minimum:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university required. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of six years of related compliance experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Experience with in Tribal Gaming operations, including knowledge of Tribal Gaming regulatory environments and compliance standards.

Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience with in Tribal Gaming operations, including knowledge of Tribal Gaming regulatory environments and compliance standards.

Knowledgeable of Gaming Areas such as Slots, Bingo, Cage, Vault, and Count.

Special qualifications:

This position requires a highly analytical and detail-oriented individual with strong project management skills and the ability to…