EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MARYLAND HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE

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Maryland Health Benefit Exchange, Baltimore/Annapolis, MD

The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange). The incumbent is responsible for the strategic direction, leadership, and oversight of the Administrative Services, Financial Management, and Information Technology areas of the exchange, which enrolls X QHP members and X Medicaid members per year. The Exchange allows individuals seeking Medicaid coverage under the Modified Adjusted Gross Income Categories, along with individuals and small businesses to compare health plans and buy health insurance in the private market, enhancing competition and providing the same advantages available to large employer groups. The Executive Director will direct, administer, and manage the operations of the Exchange and is responsible for providing leadership and direction for formulating the Exchange’s strategic objectives and bringing them to the Board for input, discussion and decision.  The Executive Director must develop and maintain effective relationships and communication with key stakeholders and the Executive and Legislative branches of federal and state government.  This position reports directly to the Board of Trustees (Board) and serves at its pleasure; it  oversees the entirety of the Exchange’s activities, working closely with the organization’s senior managers, staff and Board to define and execute the Exchange’s mission in light of its statutory responsibilities and the health insurance needs of individuals and small businesses. 

Bachelor’s Degree required.  Master’s Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy, J.D., or equivalent strongly preferred.  Requires 10 years high-level experience in the health insurance industry (private or public) and/or with health insurance-related policy development, with significant knowledge of Maryland and the Affordable Care Act and health care delivery system trends and issues, including 5 years experience as supervisor/manager.

The preferred candidate demonstrates:  understanding of the importance of creating an organized, transparent marketplace for Marylanders to purchase affordable, quality health care coverage, to claim available federal tax credits and cost-sharing subsidies, and to meet the personal responsibility requirements imposed under the Affordable Care Act;  experience with Medicaid policy and financing; knowledge of the state legislative and budget processes and with fiduciary responsibility for public funds; strong management and interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering a team environment; strong public speaking and writing skills; astute understanding of media and government relations,; experience making decisions in the public spotlight; ability to manage and work within a very fast-paced, quickly evolving organization and to steer and track multiple, complex priorities.  

This is an Executive Service recruitment.  A resume must be attached with your application.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.  Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.