Indigenous Market Leader

About Bodw Group

Bodw is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens.

Position Summary

The Indigenous Market Leader is responsible for advancing Bodw's architecture and engineering services with Tribal Nations across the United States. This role leads relationship development, pursuit strategy, and project engagement directly with tribal governments, enterprises, housing authorities, health organizations, and Native-led nonprofits.

Rooted in respect for tribal sovereignty and cultural identity, the Indigenous Market Leader guides early conversations, visioning efforts, and planning engagements that honor community-defined priorities. This leader helps shape projects in housing, healthcare, education, infrastructure, cultural preservation, and economic development, ensuring they are responsive to the values and long-term goals of the Nations we serve.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Market Strategy + Growth
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  Develop and implement a strategic plan to grow direct work with Tribal Nations. Identify and prioritize partnerships with tribal governments, enterprises, and Native-led nonprofits.
• Relationship Building + Engagement
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  Build and nurture long-term relationships with tribal leadership, community organizations, and development authorities. Facilitate trust-based engagements through listening sessions, visioning, and participatory planning.
• Project + Pursuit Leadership
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  Guide proposal strategy, teaming, and messaging in coordination with the Proposal Development Director. Participate in early design, planning, and visioning to ensure community priorities are reflected.
• Cultural Alignment + Advocacy
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  Promote culturally responsive planning and design across all project phases. Mentor staff to understand tribal governance, funding mechanisms, and protocol.
• Collaboration + Integration
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  Coordinate with Federal Market Leaders to align approaches across tribal and federal pathways. Partner with discipline directors to match project needs with technical talent.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education + Degree
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  Required:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a relevant field. Preferred:
  Master's degree in a relevant discipline or field.
• Experience, Certification, or Licensure
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  Minimum 10 years in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), planning, or community development work, with at least 5 years serving Tribal Nations directly.
• Technical + Professional Skills
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  Cultural humility and deep respect for tribal sovereignty and values. Strong facilitation, communication, and public engagement skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.