Chief Program Officer

Zelle Human Resources Solutions

Job Location:

Lincoln, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Chief Program Officer Leads and manages the Nebraska Bankers Association (NBA) Voluntary Employees Benefits Association (VEBA) employee benefit programs which cooperatively provide employee benefits programs to 130 Nebraska-based banks. Currently available benefits include health dental vision life disability accident critical incident and hospital indemnity insurance products.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensures NBA VEBA offers competitively priced high-quality products in a rapidly evolving insurance and health care marketplace
Develops both short and long-term strategies that allow NBA VEBA to remain a preferred choice of Nebraska-based banks for employee benefit programs and works to ensure the long-term viability of the health trust
Proactively manages relationships and communications with NBA/NBISCO staff insurance companies technology vendors Nebraska bankers and other stakeholders
Plans and coordinates meetings of the VEBA Board of Trustees in cooperation with NBA/NBISCO team members and vendors
Makes formal presentations to the VEBA Board of Trustees related to program impacts results and outcomes
Maintains a high level of customer service with participating bank members and their employees
Leads and supervises a team of professionals in carrying out the mission of the NBA VEBA programs
Regularly researches and analyzes current and future program offerings
Works with outside counsel Board Members VEBA staff and bank members to ensure compliance with federal state and local regulations
Strong ability to ask questions collect both qualitative and quantitative data and use this information to drive results
Performs other duties as necessary to support job function and to fulfill the NBA VEBA mission

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree in human resources business or a related field; additional training and certifications preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience in health insurance and employee benefits
Deep knowledge of benefits regulations market trends and best practices
Proven track record of strategic thinking innovation and operational excellence
Maintains or can acquire all required insurance licenses
Proven supervisory experience
Modern computer skills to include the Microsoft Suite various AI platforms databases and social media platforms
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Occasional light to moderate lifting/carrying of boxes
Ability to drive and maintain a Nebraska drivers license
Ability to occasionally work hours outside of a traditional 8-5 environment

Zelle is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensures NBA VEBA offers competitively priced high-quality products in a rapidly evolving insurance and health care marketplace
Develops both short and long-term strategies that allow NBA VEBA to remain a preferred choice of Nebraska-based banks for employee benefit programs and works to ensure the long-term viability of the health trust
Proactively manages relationships and communications with NBA/NBISCO staff insurance companies technology vendors Nebraska bankers and other stakeholders
Plans and coordinates meetings of the VEBA Board of Trustees in cooperation with NBA/NBISCO team members and vendors
Makes formal presentations to the VEBA Board of Trustees related to program impacts results and outcomes
Maintains a high level of customer service with participating bank members and their employees
Leads and supervises a team of professionals in carrying out the mission of the NBA VEBA programs
Regularly researches and analyzes current and future program offerings
Works with outside counsel Board Members VEBA staff and bank members to ensure compliance with federal state and local regulations
Strong ability to ask questions collect both qualitative and quantitative data and use this information to drive results
Performs other duties as necessary to support job function and to fulfill the NBA VEBA mission

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree in human resources business or a related field; additional training and certifications preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience in health insurance and employee benefits
Deep knowledge of benefits regulations market trends and best practices
Proven track record of strategic thinking innovation and operational excellence
Maintains or can acquire all required insurance licenses
Proven supervisory experience
Modern computer skills to include the Microsoft Suite various AI platforms databases and social media platforms
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Occasional light to moderate lifting/carrying of boxes
Ability to drive and maintain a Nebraska drivers license
Ability to occasionally work hours outside of a traditional 8-5 environment

Zelle is an Equal Opportunity Employer