Policy Specialist

Policy Specialist

Hiring Range: $76,793.60 to $102,391.47

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Policy Specialist is responsible for conducting research and analysis on local, state, and federal policies and legislation which may have an impact on SCF’s policy priorities. The Policy Specialist provides executive level support for the day-to-day performance and operation of the SCF Government Relations department. This position works closely with the Policy Analyst/Senior Policy Analyst, Director of Government Relations, Vice President of Executive and Tribal Services (ETS), senior leadership, and executive office staff on a daily basis. 

Qualifications: 

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services: 

1. Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Economics, Public Affairs, Political Communications, Health Care Administration, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business, Rural Development or Social Services, or other specialized study of Indian  Law, Health Law and/or Rural Development; OR equivalent combination of education and experience. 

2. Two (2) years executive administrative support experience; OR demonstrated proficiency as an Executive and Tribal Services Coordinator II or Executive Coordinator II at SCF.

Native Preference: 

Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting and training.  SCF Human Resources must receive certification before applicants receive preference.

Employee Health Requirements:

Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of SCF employment.  You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment.  Jobs designated as a Health Care Personnel (HCP) position, requires that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required.