Statewide CHIEF Benefits Officer(Spsa, Opt. 1

Statewide Chief Benefits Officer(SPSA, Opt.
1)

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Position Summary 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.

Position Essential Functions 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 related laws for programs within the Bureau in cooperation with Benefits legal counsel. Responsible for risk management that directly impacts the strategic direction of Benefits' statewide plan. Administers first and third-party worker's compensation claims. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business, public administration, finance, insurance, healthcare administration, or a related field. Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications Prefers seven (7) years of professional leadership experience directing large, multi-disciplinary benefits, insurance, or risk-management operations, including strategic…