President & CEO - Montana Hospital Association : Job Details

The Montana Hospital Association (MHA) Board of Trustees is seeking a strategic and politically savvy leader to serve as President & CEO. This individual will advocate for Montana's healthcare providers, influence policy, and strengthen bipartisan relationships to enhance healthcare access, affordability, and quality.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead MHA's policy advocacy, member services, education, and public outreach.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with legislators, policymakers, and healthcare stakeholders.
• Oversee financial management, compliance, and strategic initiatives across MHA's nonprofit and for-profit entities.
• Manage federal grant programs and drive quality improvement initiatives.
• Supervise and develop a high-performing team while fostering collaboration.
• Serve as the public face of MHA, requiring frequent in-state travel and occasional national travel.

The right candidate will have:

• Executive leadership experience in healthcare, policy, or association management.
• Strong background in advocacy, public policy, and legislative engagement.
• Expertise in federal grant management and financial oversight.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and work collaboratively with a Board of Trustees.
• Deep understanding of Montana's political and healthcare landscape.

RequirementsExperience, Skills, and Education

• Executive Leadership: 5-7 years of executive leadership experience, preferably within a trade association, healthcare organization, or similar setting.
• Team Development and Supervision: Demonstrated ability to develop and lead a high-performing team, with significant experience in supervision of diverse teams, including coaching, performance management, and fostering collaboration within an organization.
• Policy and Advocacy Expertise: Deep experience in advocacy, public policy development, and lobbying at state and federal levels, with a demonstrated ability to build bipartisan relationships.
• Grant Management: Proven experience in managing federal grants, with a strong focus on aligning grant-funded programs to MHA's quality improvement and strategic initiatives.
• Board Collaboration: Successful experience reporting to, collaborating with, and supporting a Board of Directors to align organizational strategies and policies.
• Budget and Resource Management: Skilled in developing and managing complex organizational budgets with an emphasis on maximizing limited resources.
• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, political science, public policy, or public health required; Master's degree preferred.

Benefits:

• Employer PAID Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for employee
• Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA) or Montana Medical Savings Account (MSA)
• Flex Savings account
• 401(k)
• Very generous 401(k) contribution after 2 years of employment
• Employer PAID Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• 8 Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

Full job description and benefit summary available upon request.