Gaming Regulations Specialist

Under the direction of the Senior Manager, Gaming Regulation, the Gaming Regulation Specialist is responsible for maintaining a strong and effective regulatory environment within the Gaming Facility on behalf of the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. This role conducts regulatory research and develops regulations and policies consistent with the San Manuel Gaming Act and other Applicable Law and in alignment with San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission’s (SMTGC) long-term strategies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and maintains the Gaming Commission Regulations in alignment with the San Manuel Gaming Act and other Applicable Law, applies best-practice, strategic methodology to ensure adherence to regulatory compliance. Communicates with regulatory changes across the enterprise with clear documentation, context and rationale to support understanding and alignment with SMTGC’s regulatory mission.
• Prepares high-level regulatory research reports, policy statements, executive briefing materials, and official correspondence reflecting the strategic priorities and regulatory integrity of the Gaming Commission and tailored to inform decision-making by leadership.
• Provides regulatory assessments and policy guidance to support day-to-day regulatory issues for other Departments within the Gaming Commission in relation to Gaming Activities. Performs research and analysis on the implications of evolving laws and technologies in relation to potential gaming opportunities, including Class II and III on-line gaming, in-house sports betting, and other initiatives and developments for Tribal Gaming.
• Tracks projects activities within the Gaming Regulation & Policy function, including the Responsible Gaming program, by monitoring timelines, updating documentation, and coordinating routine tasks to support project completion.
• Updates and creates policies and procedures, training guides and templates to reflect changes in the regulatory processes. Maintains an accessible and searchable library of Gaming Commission Regulations, related Tribal Government Operation policies and procedures that impact Gaming Activities and the Gaming Facility, and other communication.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice Administration, or related fields is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of gaming regulation, paralegal, regulatory/legal research or government administration work experience is required.
• Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (ksa)

• Applies analytical reasoning to evaluate proposals, assess regulatory impacts, and use legal research to help construct compliance-focused regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and concisely summarize legal and regulatory documents, including Tribal gaming laws and related frameworks required.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate, and well-structured policies, reports, and briefing materials with strong attention to detail and technical precision required.
• Communicates regulatory information clearly and effectively both written and verbal formats, tailoring messaging to stakeholders and leadership.
• Demonstrates expert-level skill in legal and regulatory research, including search strategy, syntax and evaluating the implications of evolving laws and technologies.