Also called: Tribal Economic Development Corporation President, Tribal Holding Company CEO
Leads a company owned by a Native American tribe that runs businesses like casinos, construction or federal contracting to fund the tribe's services.
You report to a board appointed by the tribal council and run 25 businesses, from a gas station to a government IT contractor. Today you review a hotel expansion, meet a federal agency about a contract and explain to elders how profits will pay for a new health clinic and college scholarships.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's in business, often an MBA or law degree, plus years of executive experience.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, On-the-job training. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Business Administration, American Indian Studies, Finance, Law.
Growing about average. Tribal enterprises are one of the fastest-growing parts of Indian Country's economy.
Low risk for 10 years. AI speeds up financial analysis; trust with tribal leaders, culture and big deals stay human.
Classes: Economics, Government, Native language or culture class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-1011.
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