Statewide CHIEF Benefits Officer; Spsa, Opt

STATEWIDE CHIEF BENEFITS OFFICER(SPSA, Opt.
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A RESUME IS REQUIRED

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The State of Illinois is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as its Statewide Chief Benefits Officer, overseeing one of the largest and most complex public-sector benefits programs in the country. This role is responsible for guiding the benefits strategy and operations that serve more than 400,000 members, including state employees, retirees, dependents, local government participants, and educators.

The Chief Benefits Officer leads the Bureau of Benefits within the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) and serves as the state’s primary executive responsible for group insurance, deferred compensation, health plan fiscal operations, risk management, and associated statewide benefit programs.

This is a mission‑critical position for a leader who thrives in large, complex organizations and has deep experience in health benefits strategy, government or large‑employer plan operations, vendor/contract management, and executive‑level stakeholder engagement.

• Subject to management approval, serves as Statewide Chief Benefits Officer, overseeing the Bureau of Benefits.
• Serves as the Director’s advisor on strategic, operational, legislative, and problem resolution issues.
• Meets with Agency officials, legislators, vendors, and representatives of employee groups to discuss and evaluate insurance problems or describe and interpret methods of operation.
• Serves as a full line supervisor.
• Prepares and submits reports to the Director on insurance trends and practices, and program goals and accomplishments.
• Reviews administrative rules and…