Strategic Director, Public Benefits Cooperative

City of Maypearl; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 154,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid Leave

Retirement Plan

Work/Life Balance Programs

Professional Development

Job summary

Public Employee Benefits Cooperative (PEBC) seeks a Director to provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and management of a team delivering day-to-day program oversight, technical assistance, and vendor management. The role collaborates with the PEBC Board of Governors to align goals with mission, vision, and strategy.

Key responsibilities include guiding benefits programs, driving board-facing analyses, and ensuring compliance, performance, and data-informed decisions across

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), including strategy, financial management, vendor/contract management, compliance, and implementation.
• Valid Class C driver’s license.

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. Initiates PEBC-specific strategic, regulatory, financial, operational, technology, and benefits projects and assigns appropriate leadership.
• Facilitates Board meetings, including agendas, presentations, analysis, and compliant recordkeeping.
• Serves as the Board’s principal benefits expert and strategic advisor, providing clear, objective information for informed decisions. Ensures compliance with laws, regulations, contracts, Board policies, and organizational requirements.
• Negotiates and manages vendor contracts and conducts unified procurement for participating groups in accordance with NCTCOG policies. Builds relationships with vendors, consultants, stakeholders, and participating groups; leads strategic negotiations and represents PEBC in policy matters. Holds vendors, consultants, and business associates accountable for contract terms, service levels, financial results, and corrective action.
• Leads implementation of Board initiatives, contractual requirements, performance standards, and operational best practices. Makes timely decisions within delegated authority and develops recommendations for matters requiring Board action.
• Oversees the PEBC Wellness Program and Rewards, including design, implementation, evaluation, and improvement.
• Partners with consultants and vendors on group cost projections, plan performance reviews, and recommendations for plan or eligibility changes.
• Oversees PEBC eligibility and database systems, serving as the business-rules expert and ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Leads annual enrollment communications, including messaging, materials, production procurement, distribution, and website updates.
• Leads professional staff by assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, coaching employees, identifying development opportunities, recommending personnel actions, and ensuring accountability for results. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others.

Skills

Benefits administration

Regulatory compliance

Budget & financial analysis

Leadership & team management

Public administration

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Strategic planning

Executive decision making

Data-informed recommendations

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration/HR/healthcare administration

10+ years leading complex health benefits programs

Valid Class C driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Public Employee Benefits Cooperative (PEBC) seeks a Director to provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and management of a team delivering day-to-day program oversight, technical assistance, and vendor management. The role collaborates with the PEBC Board of Governors to align goals with mission, vision, and strategy.

Key responsibilities include guiding benefits programs, driving board-facing analyses, and ensuring compliance, performance, and data-informed decisions across