Chief Technology Officer

ConnectforHealth Coloradois the state-basedhealth insurancemarketplace and supportnetworkthatallows individuals, families and small employers to compare and purchasehealth plans from companies including themajor health plans in thestatein aconvenientway. Weprovidehigh qualitycustomerassistanceby phone and in person, as well as access tofederalfinancial assistancetoreducethe cost of health insurance. Ourmission is toincreaseaccess, affordability, and choicefor individuals and smallemployerspurchasing health insurancein Colorado.

Position Summary:

TheChiefTechnologyOfficer (CTO) both leads the progress of the technology strategy and maintains the technology infrastructure necessary to support the exchange. The CTO directsandmanagescomputingandinformationtechnology(IT)strategicplans,programsandschedulesforcustomer-facing enrollment and eligibility systems, marketing and decision support tools, back-officedataprocessing, hosting services,networkcommunications,securityandmanagementinformationservicesto accomplishthe goalsandobjectives of the exchange.

Position Responsibilities:

·Developstrategicplansandimplement the technology objectivesofthe exchange toensuretheITcapabilitiesareresponsivetotheneedsoftheorganization'sstrategy,objectivesandcustomers.

·Lead the Technology Strategy Committee

·Advise senior management, the board and other stakeholders on the strategic objectives and plans for the use of technology in support of organization goals and objectives, consolidating input from budget, legislative direction, vendors and customer advocacy groups against other

·Preparetheenterpriseobjectivesandbudgetsfor the IT group.

·Facilitatedevelopment,design,and implementationof newapplicationsandchangestoexistingcomputersystemsandsoftwarepackages.

·Identify emerginginformationtechnologiestobeassimilated,integrated,andintroducedwithinthecompany.

·Overseeongoingimprovementsandthefeasibilityofsystemenhancements.

·Establishcompanyinfrastructuretosupportandguide individual divisions/departments/sitesinITefforts, including desktop support

·Establishandimplementshortandlongrangedepartmentalgoals,objectives, policies,andoperatingprocedures

·Preparedocumentstomeetfederal & state reporting and auditrequirementsandrespondtoinformationinquiries fromfederal & state sponsors.

·ReviewandapprovemajorcontractsforITservicesandequipment

·Accountable for the architecture, development, and operations of information technology systems that meet security compliance standards, which includes oversight for the vendors that supply these services.

·Accountableforthedevelopment,review,andcertificationofall back-upanddisasterrecoveryproceduresandplans.

·Accountableforensuringtheorganization'sITassetsandoperationsmeetsallrelevantITprivacyandsecurityrequirements.

·ManageITvendorrelationships.

·EvaluateoveralloperationsofcomputingandITfunctionsand recommend enhancements.

·Recruit,train, superviseandevaluatedepartmentstaff.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

·Bachelor'sDegreerequired.Master'sDegreeinInformationTechnologyorequivalentexperiencepreferred

·Fiveormoreyearssenior technology management and lead experience

·HealthcareITbackgroundpreferred. Familiaritywithhealthcaresystemsandoperations desired

·Breadthofexperienceworkinginorganizationsacrossaspectrumoflife-cyclestagesincluding:start-ups,established,steady-stateorganizations;andorganizationsintransition

·Strongmanagementandanalyticalskills.Demonstratedexperience withlarge-scaleprojectmanagement

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Success Factors:

·Abilitytodefineandimplementrobust,high-qualitytechnologysolutionsthatareuniformlyacceptedandutilizedacrosstheorganization.

·Abilitytoeffectivelycommunicatewithboard members,seniorexecutives,vendorsandpartnersinawaythatwilldrivetangiblealignmentofactivities.

·Abilitytocultivatestructureinanunstructuredenvironment.

·Abilitytorelatebig picturestrategieswithactionabletactics.

·Abilitytoworkwithina veryfast-paced,quicklyevolving organization,managemultiple,complexprioritiesandrespondeffectively tochange.

·Candidatemustbeacommittedteamplayerwithexceptionalinterpersonal,problemsolvingandcommunicationskills.Candidatemustalsohavedemonstratedsuccessworkingwithawiderangeofstakeholders.

Additional Information

Work Environment:

• Typical office setting; the Connect for Health Colorado office is in the Cherry Creek area of Denver, near the intersection of Colorado Blvd. and Cherry Creek Drive North
• Work schedule will include some non-traditional hours, weekends and evening events.
• Travel throughout Colorado will occasionally be required, mostly day trips along the Front Range (mileage reimbursement available)

Compensation:

Connect for Health Colorado offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Using Connect for Health Colorado's annual benefits allowance, employees may elect from various benefit offerings and tailor a package to best suit their individual needs. Connect for Health Colorado employees are eligible to participate in the organization's 403(b) plan and are additionally provided with paid time off, short and long term disability and life insurance.

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To apply: Please email resume, cover letter, salary history and three references.

Connect for Health Colorado is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Connect for Health Colorado may, at its discretion, conduct a background check on any workforce member and/or require job candidates to successfully complete a background check as a condition of employment.