Public-Purpose Insurance Leader—CEO

SAIF; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

457 deferred compensation plan

Public employee retirement system

Job summary

SAIF, headquartered in Salem, Oregon, seeks a President and Chief Executive Officer to guide Oregon’s premier workers’ compensation insurer and a notable not-for-profit public corporation. The CEO will align board direction with strategy, operations, finances, and stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate brings enterprise leadership, strong financial acumen, and a track record of guiding large, regulated organizations through meaningful change while advancing SAIF’s public-purpose mission for

Qualifications

• Record of enterprise-wide leadership in a large, regulated organization.
• Strong financial acumen and experience stewarding substantial resources with long-term risk awareness.
• Demonstrated success partnering with a board of directors and navigating complex external stakeholders.
• Track record of leading through significant change and building alignment.
• Commitment to SAIF’s public-purpose mission and serving Oregon’s workers and employers.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and executive leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct the executive team in carrying out the strategic plan and set long-term priorities with the board.
• Build an inclusive, high-performing culture valued by diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Ensure SAIF has the leadership and structures to execute strategy and meet future demands.
• Safeguard long-term financial strength and sound stewardship of assets.
• Serve as a visible ambassador, strengthening relationships across Oregon and nationally.

Skills

Enterprise leadership

Financial stewardship

Board collaboration

Change leadership

Diversity & inclusion

Public-sector governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

SAIF, headquartered in Salem, Oregon, seeks a President and Chief Executive Officer to guide Oregon’s premier workers’ compensation insurer and a notable not-for-profit public corporation. The CEO will align board direction with strategy, operations, finances, and stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate brings enterprise leadership, strong financial acumen, and a track record of guiding large, regulated organizations through meaningful change while advancing SAIF’s public-purpose mission for