POSITION: Sicangu Wicoti Awayankapi (SWA CORPORATION)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)
CONTRACT POSITION
Announcement No: SWA-25-26 -R4
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
OPENING DATE: JULY 15, 2026
CLOSING DATE: AUGUST 14, 2026 (5:00pm/CST)
The SWA Corporation has a management structure consisting of eleven (11) departments. The SWA Corporation manages 903 – 1937 Housing Act housing units, seventy-six (76) USDA and forty-five (45) Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program units. The service area of the SWA Corporation encompasses 7,600 square miles consisting of the following counties in South Central South Dakota (Todd, Mellette, Tripp, Gregory and part of Lyman).
DUTIES:
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for administering and managing Sicangu Wicoti Awayankapi (SWA) Corporation, including SWA personnel and SWA programs. The Chief Executive Office reports directly to the Sicangu Wicoti Awayankapi (SWA) Board of Directors. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ensures compliance with all applicable tribal, federal, and local laws, as well as the terms of SWA’s Corporate Charter. Complies with all SWA written policies enacted by the SWA Board of Directors. Establish and follows responsible fiscal and accounting practices. Seek funding on behalf of SWA Housing Corporation. Assures the Indian Housing Plan (IHP) and Annual Performance Report (APR) are completed and submitted in a timely manner. Assures compliance with all applicable program funding requirements including NAHASDA statutory and regulatory requirements where they are applicable. Takes fair and appropriate action against program participants due to lease violations, up to and including terminating their participation and/or removal from SWA housing units. As required, prepares and presents SWA reports to the SWA Board of Directors, Rosebud Sioux Tribal President and the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council. Strictly complies with all SWA and tribal ethical standards of conduct requirements and SWA personnel requirements, including the alcohol and drug policy requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (Please describe your knowledge – skill – ability in each of the following areas):
- Knowledge of and ability to comply with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Federal requirements as they pertain to SWA Management and Development Operation practices.
- Knowledge of and ability to comply with the 1937 Housing Act requirements, as they relate to SWA – 1937 Housing Act housing unit.
- Knowledge of and ability to comply with Low Income Tax Credit Project (LITCP) requirements, as they relate to SWA – LITCP.
- Knowledge of and ability to comply with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requirements, as they relate to SWA – USDA housing units.
- Knowledge of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.
- Ability to comply with program funding requirements including NAHASDA statutory and regulatory requirements where they are applicable.
- Knowledge of the Indian Housing Plan (IHP) and ability to comply with such requirements.
- Ability to comply with the Annual Performance Report (APR) requirements.
- Knowledge of all financial accounting and procurement practices as they relate to SWA and the Corporate Charter.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must possess a Degree in Business and/or equivalent experience in office management, financial management, and/or accounting.
- Must be bondable by SWA’s insurance provider.
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License and be insurable under the SWA Corporation insurance requirements.
- Must submit and pass the pre-employment drug screening and submit to all random testing.
- Must pass a background investigation, including clearance of the Excluded Parties List Services (EPLS) list.
- Must be in strict compliance with all SWA and tribal ethical standards of conduct requirements and SWA personnel requirements, including the alcohol and drug policy requirements.
WORK HOURS: Generally, Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.
SALARY RANGE: Negotiable depending on experience.
BENEFITS The SWA Corporation offers employee vision, dental, life insurance and a 401K Pension Plan. EMPLOYMENT CONTINGENT UPON NEGATIVE DRUG TEST!
For more information and application, you may contact the SWA Human Services Department (Personnel Officer) at (605) 747-2203 or call toll free at 1-888-379-3411 or write to SWA Housing Authority, PO Box 69, Rosebud, SD 57570 [email protected] or [email protected]
Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Office management: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
