Executive Director, Norfolk Healthcare Consortium

Essential Functions:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning, implementation, and administration of Consortium healthcare and wellness programs.
  
• Oversee self-insured healthcare plan operations, including medical, dental, vision, wellness, EAP, reimbursement accounts, and related benefit programs.
  
• Direct financial oversight including budgeting, forecasting, reserve analysis, claims trend evaluation, and cost-containment initiatives.
  
• Analyze healthcare utilization and claims data to identify cost drivers and recommend strategic plan design changes.
  
• Oversee relationships with TPAs, PBMs, stop-loss carriers, consultants, actuaries, and other vendors.
  
• Develop and administer Requests for Proposals (RFPs), contract negotiations, and vendor performance standards.
  
• Monitor emerging healthcare trends including specialty pharmacy, value-based care, transparency initiatives, population health, and healthcare navigation strategies.
  
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local healthcare and benefits regulations.
  
• Present recommendations and strategic updates to the Executive Committee and executive stakeholders.
  
• Develop member communication and education strategies to improve engagement and healthcare literacy.
  
• Supervise designated staff and support professional development initiatives.
  
• Represent the Consortium in industry meetings, partnerships, and collaborative healthcare initiatives.
  

Education/Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Public Health, or related field.
  
• Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare benefits administration, self-insured health plans, consortium operations, or related healthcare leadership.
  
• Experience managing complex healthcare vendor relationships and healthcare financing strategies.
  
• Strong understanding of healthcare compliance requirements including HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, and related regulations.
  
• Demonstrated analytical, strategic planning, and executive communication skills.
  

Preferred:

• Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, MHA, or related field).
  
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or related certification.
  
• Public-sector or consortium experience.
  
• Experience leading organizational modernization or healthcare transformation initiatives.
  

The ideal candidate will combine strategic vision with strong operational execution and the ability to navigate a complex multi-stakeholder environment.

Please attach Resume and Cover Letter to application.