Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Government AdministrationOklahoma, United States1001-5000 Employees
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is a government administration representing the third-largest federally recognized tribe in the United States, based in Durant, Oklahoma. Led by Chief Gary Batton and Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr., the organization functions as a sovereign government focused on governance and community development. It operates as a sizable employer in the region, with thousands of employees. In 2026 the Nation expanded its footprint in Durant by purchasing a former Big Lots facility and adjoining land. It is advancing health infrastructure in Hugo through a partnership with the Indian Health Service to construct a new clinic, replacing a current 50-year-old facility. The National Digital Inclusion Alliance named the Choctaw Nation Housing Authority ConnectHome program a Seven Star Community for the second consecutive year, and the organization also received the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award.