Chief Executive Officer

Ralph Andersen; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

retirement

health benefits

vision & dental

sick leave

vacation leave

holidays

relocation assistance

professional development

Job summary

Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority (MMIA) seeks a forward-looking Chief Executive Officer to guide the organization through a transition period. The CEO will strengthen internal capacity, translate Board policy into operations, and manage programs, finances, staff, and member relationships across Montana’s municipal insurance and risk pool.

Required: bachelor’s degree and seven years of progressive leadership in risk management or public administration, with five years in a senior role

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree, and at least seven years of progressive leadership experience in risk management, insurance, or public administration, including five or more years in a senior leadership role with board reporting responsibility.
• A master’s degree is strongly preferred, along with professional certifications such as the ARM-P, CPCU, CRM, or CPA.
• Prior work with a public entity risk pool, self-insured group, or intergovernmental authority is strongly preferred, with depth in at least two areas: liability/property coverage, employee benefits administration, claims management, regulatory compliance, risk management and loss control, or governmental relations.

Responsibilities

• The CEO translates Board policy into operational strategy and oversees all programs, finances, staff, and member relationships across Montana’s statewide municipal insurance and risk management pool.
• Leads organizational transition, strengthens internal capacity, and positions MMIA for growth.
• Ensures effective governance and accountability through oversight of risk management, compliance, and service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Board reporting

Risk management

Public administration

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

ARM-P

CPCU

CRM

CPA

Job description

The Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority (MMIA) Board is seeking a forward-looking, relationship-focused Chief Executive Officer who is prepared to lead the organization through an important period of transition, strengthen internal capacity, and position MMIA for its next phase of service and growth. The MMIA is a self-governing risk pool providing property, liability, and employee benefits coverage to Montana’s cities, towns, and local government entities. Established in 1986 in response to a statewide insurance crisis, MMIA has grown into a stable risk management authority with nearly $126 million in assets, governed by a 15-member Board of Directors and staffed by 29 employees. The CEO of the MMIA serves as the organization’s top executive, responsible for translating Board policy into operational strategy while overseeing all programs, finances, staff, and member relationships across a statewide municipal insurance and risk management pool.

A bachelor’s degree, and at least seven years of progressive leadership experience in risk management, insurance, or public administration, including five or more years in a senior leadership role with board reporting responsibility, preferably as a municipal administrator is required. A master’s degree is strongly preferred, along with professional certifications such as the ARM-P, CPCU, CRM, or CPA. Prior work with a public entity risk pool, self-insured group, or intergovernmental authority is strongly preferred, along with demonstrated depth in at least two of the following: liability and property coverage, employee benefits administration, claims management, regulatory compliance, risk management and loss control, or legislative and governmental relations.

The salary for the CEO is $175,000 to $225,000.

• retirement
• health benefits
• vision & dental
• sick leave
• vacation leave
• holidays
• relocation assistance
• and professional development.