Director of Public Benefits & Strategy

North Central Texas Council of Governments; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Personal days

Phone allowance

Job summary

North Central Texas Council of Governments seeks a PEBC Director to provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and management of a team delivering day-to-day program oversight and vendor management for members. The role works closely with the PEBC Board of Governors to align programs with mission and objectives.

The Director will drive collaboration, stakeholder relationships, and program impact, overseeing benefits, wellness, life insurance, and related programs while advising the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, public administration, HR, healthcare administration, or related field.
• 10+ years leading complex health benefits programs (self-funded and fully insured).
• Master’s degree preferred; CEBS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets strategic and operational direction for participating groups, addressing public-sector plan requirements and emerging healthcare, financial, regulatory, operational, and participant needs.
• Identifies emerging issues, opportunities, risks, and trends, and recommends strategic responses to the Board.
• Facilitates Board meetings, agendas, presentations, analysis, and compliant recordkeeping.
• Serves as the Board’s benefits expert and strategic advisor, ensuring compliance with laws and policies.
• Negotiates and manages vendor contracts and conducts unified procurement for participating groups.

Skills

Benefits administration

Budget planning

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Policy analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, public administration, HR, healthcare administration, or related field

10+ years leading complex health benefits programs

Master’s degree (preferred)

CEBS certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

North Central Texas Council of Governments seeks a PEBC Director to provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and management of a team delivering day-to-day program oversight and vendor management for members. The role works closely with the PEBC Board of Governors to align programs with mission and objectives.

The Director will drive collaboration, stakeholder relationships, and program impact, overseeing benefits, wellness, life insurance, and related programs while advising the