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Economic Developer

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

McAlester, OKFull-timeNo compensation foundTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
McAlester, OK
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is hiring an Economic Developer. The Economic Developer implements economic development goals, strategies, and policies for an assigned region, driving growth, fostering business development, and enhancing economic vitality to increase revenue generation while reporting to the Senior Manager of Economic Development.

Key focus areas include Participate in developing and implementing comprehensive economic development strategies to attract investment and create jobs, Cultivate relationships with local, regional, and national stakeholders to identify collaboration opportunities, and Provide guidance and support to businesses and entrepreneurs on site selection, financing, workforce development, and compliance.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Management, Or Related Discipline Or Nine Years Of Directly Related Experience and 5 Years Directly Related Experience. Important skills include Economic Development Strategies, Relationship Cultivation, Business Guidance, Research And Analysis, Coordination, and Budgeting.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Economic Development StrategiesRelationship CultivationBusiness GuidanceResearch and AnalysisCoordinationBudgetingResource AllocationPerformance MonitoringPromoting Economic Development InitiativesBuilding Strategic AlliancesLocal Promotion StrategiesIdentify, Research, Plan, Organize and Implement Initiatives and ProgramsIncrease New Business OpportunitiesIncrease Current Business PortfolioProgram Management of Full New Business Life CycleBusiness Pre-Launch Analysis and PlanningStartup Launch ActivitiesPost-Launch Execution ActivitiesEconomic Development Strategy DevelopmentStakeholder Relationship ManagementBusiness Site Selection AssistanceFinancing Access GuidanceWorkforce Development SupportRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeResearch and Market AnalysisProgram Management Full Business Life CycleBudgeting and Resource AllocationMarketing and Tourism PromotionPublic Speaking and RepresentationCollaboration and Partnership Building

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Related DisciplineFive Years Directly Related Experience or Nine Years Directly Related Experience in Lieu of Education

Full job description

Full-Time | Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Please note: The schedule will vary based on business/project needs.

Weekly Earned Wage Access is an option for this position

Job Purpose or Objective(s): As the Economic Developer, you will be responsible for implementing economic development goals, strategies, policies in an assigned geographic region. This position drives economic growth, fosters business development, and enhances the overall economic vitality of our region to increase revenue generation. You will report to the Senior Manager of Economic Development.

Primary Tasks:

  1. Participate in the development and implementation of comprehensive economic development strategies to attract investment, create jobs, and stimulate growth in the region.

  2. Cultivate relationships with local, regional, and national stakeholders including businesses, government agencies, community organizations, and educational institutions to identify opportunities for collaboration and partnership.

  3. Provide guidance and support to businesses and entrepreneurs, including assistance with site selection, access to financing, workforce development, and regulatory compliance.

  4. Conduct research and analysis to identify industry trends, market opportunities, and competitive advantages to inform economic development initiatives.

  5. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the permitting and regulatory process for economic development projects.

  6. Participate in economic development projects, including budgeting, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.

  7. Represent the organization at meetings, conferences, and events to promote economic development initiatives and build strategic alliances.

  8. Stay informed of best practices, emerging trends, and legislative developments in the field of economic development.

  9. Support local promotion strategies to attract visitors to the region, increase tourism spending, and showcase local attractions, events, and experiences. Collaborate with local tourism organizations and stakeholders to coordinate marketing efforts and enhance the visitor experience.

  10. You will perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, specializing in public administration, economics, finance, accounting, management, or related discipline plus five [5] years of directly related experience, OR nine [9] years of directly related experience in lieu of education.

  • Ability to identify, research, plan, organize and implement initiatives and programs to increase new business opportunities and current business portfolio.

  • Prior experience with program management of full new business life cycle including business pre-launch analysis and planning, startup launch activities and post- launch execution activities.

Job Identification: 30446

Job Category: Administration

Posting Date: 08/04/2026, 1:19 PM

Job Schedule: Full time

On-Site/Remote: On-Site

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