Executive Senior

Lead the Future of HealthCoverage in Maryland

The Maryland Health Benefit Exchange (MHBE)is seeking a dynamic mission-driven Executive Director to lead one of thenations most successful state-based health insurance marketplaces. MHBE playsa critical role in ensuring Marylanders have access to affordable high-qualityhealth coverage through innovative affordability programs technology-enabledservice delivery and a strong commitment to consumer experience.

Why JoinMHBE

Mission-driven work that directly impacts Marylandersaccess to health coverage

Collaborative high-performing leadership team

Opportunity to drive innovation in consumer experienceand public sector operations

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Our Vision: High-quality affordable health coveragefor all Marylanders.

Mission Statement: We improve the health and well-beingof Marylanders by connecting them with high-quality affordable health coveragethrough innovation technology and customer service.

Values: Diverse & Inclusive Innovative Collaborative Ethical

The Executive Director is the ChiefExecutive Officer of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange (MHBE). The incumbentis responsible for the strategic direction leadership and oversight of theAdministrative Services Financial Management Information Technology HumanResources Marketing and Policy & Planning areas of MHBE which enrolls 239707QHP members and 1.1 million Medicaid members each year. MHBE allowsindividuals seeking Medicaid coverage under the Modified Adjusted Gross Incomecategories along with individuals and small businesses to compare healthplans and purchase health insurance in the private market enhancingcompetition and providing the same advantages available to large employergroups.

The Executive Director will directadminister and manage the full operations of MHBE and is responsible forproviding leadership and direction in formulating MHBEs strategic objectivesand bringing them to the Board of Trustees for input discussion and Executive Director must develop and maintain effective relationships andcommunication with key stakeholders and the Executive and Legislative branchesof federal and state government. This position reports directly to the Board ofTrustees and serves at its pleasure; it oversees the entirety of MHBEsactivities working closely with the organizations senior managers staff andBoard to define and execute MHBEs mission in light of its statutoryresponsibilities and the health insurance needs of individuals and smallbusinesses.

Strategic& Organizational Leadership

Set strategic direction and lead execution across allMHBE operations including IT Human Resources Marketing Consumer AssistanceFinancial Management Administrative Services and Policy & Planning

Formulate MHBEs strategic objectives and bring them tothe Board of Trustees for input discussion and decision

Ensure operational excellence and long-termsustainability

Champion a culture aligned with MHBEs values: Diverse& Inclusive Innovative Collaborative and Ethical

Board& Governance

Report directly to and work in close partnership withthe Board of Trustees

Set and manage the strategic Board agenda preparematerials and facilitate Board discussion and decision-making

Keep the Board informed on organizational performancerisk regulatory developments and strategic opportunities

Ensure the organization operates in accordance with itsstatutory responsibilities and Board directives

Policy Programs & Medicaid

Oversee all major programs including QHP enrollmentMedicaid enrollment in coordination with the Department of Health reinsurancesubsidies and consumer assistance

Manage MHBEs role in Medicaid enrollment underModified Adjusted Gross Income categories ensuring effective coordination withstate partners

Serve as the primary representative to the Governor LegislatureBoard of Trustees and key stakeholders

Partner with community organizations and policymakersto advance equitable access to care

Ensure responsible stewardship of public funds andcompliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements

Operations & Internal Management

Provide day-to-day oversight and direction to internaldepartments including IT HR Marketing Financial Management ConsumerAssistance Administrative Services and Policy & Planning

Lead a technology-driven marketplace with dedicatedin-house IT and marketing teams ensuring operational stability andhigh-performing delivery

Drive innovation in affordability enrollment andconsumer experience

Manage the organizations budget and financialperformance with fiduciary responsibility for public funds

External Engagement

Build and sustain effective collaboration across stateagencies federal partners and external stakeholders

Maintain strong media and government relations in ahighly visible public leadership role

Represent MHBE in public-facing forums and serve as theprimary voice of the organization to the media and public

Operating Environment

The Executive Director operates in adynamic and highly visible environment requiring leadership across evolvingfederal and state healthcare policy regulatory changes and marketplaceoperations. MHBE has its own dedicated internal IT marketing and policyteams which distinguishes it from many other state exchanges. The organizationalso manages both QHP and Medicaid enrollment requiring the Executive Directorto navigate both private market and government program dynamics simultaneously.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree required; Masters Degree in PublicHealth Public Administration Business Administration Public Policy J.D. orequivalent strongly preferred

10 years of high-level experience in the healthinsurance industry (private or public) and/or health insurance-related policydevelopment with significant knowledge of the Affordable Care Act and healthcare delivery system trends

Strong knowledge of Marylands legislative andregulatory environment

5 years of supervisory/management experience

Key Skills & Attributes

Strong executive communicator and relationship builder

Strategic leader with demonstrated ability to driveexecution and organizational impact

Experience working with Boards legislative bodies andexecutive stakeholders

Ability to lead in complex fast-paced and highlyvisible environments

The preferred candidate demonstrates:

Understanding of the importance of creating anorganized transparent marketplace for Marylanders to purchase affordablequality health coverage and to claim available federal tax credits andcost-sharing subsidies

Experience with Medicaid policy and financingincluding coordination with state health departments

Knowledge of state legislative and budget processes andfiduciary responsibility for public funds

Strong management and interpersonal skills with acommitment to fostering a high-performing team environment

Strong public speaking and writing skills with astuteunderstanding of media and government relations

Experience making decisions in the public spotlight

Ability to manage and work within a very fast-pacedquickly evolving organization and to steer and track multiple complexpriorities

Executive leadership experience in complexhigh-visibility organizations within the public sector regulated industriesor healthcare

Experience leading large-scale operationalorganizations with significant technology systems or service deliverycomponents

For education obtained outside the U.S. acopy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credentialevaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

How toApply

This is an Executive Service recruitment. Aresume and cover letter must be submitted outlining qualifications and interestin the role.

Preferred method: Email resume andcover letter to

Mail option: 1814 13th Street NWWashington DC 20009 ATTN: MHBE Executive Director Search

Applicants who meet the minimumqualifications will be evaluated based on education training and experienceas they relate to the requirements of the position. All information concerningqualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not considerinformation submitted after this date.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

MHBE is an equal opportunity employercommitted to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Applications must be received no later thanthe close of business on the closing date.

People with disabilities and bilingualcandidates are encouraged to apply.

We thank our veterans for their service toour country and encourage them to apply.

Appropriate accommodations for individualswith disabilities are available upon request.

This employer participates in E-Verify andwill provide the Federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirmthat you are authorized to work in the U.S.