Chief Executive Officer: Municipal Risk & Growth Leader

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

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