Strategic Leadership: Maintains effective working relationships with Tribal officials and Tribal members, employees, the public, and external agencies by acting as a liaison between various individuals and groups, assessing and resolving conflicts as needed, and communicating with the Tribal Council regarding issues that require further attention. Identifies, pursues, and supports grant funding opportunities and other external resources to enhance departmental operations, training, recruitment, equipment acquisition, and special initiatives, including coordination with agencies such as the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and other public and private funding sources.