Candidate Qualifications/Specifications: 1. Education and credentials: The successful candidate will have a master’s degree or equivalent experience in a health or business-related field. 2. Experience: The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in health care or medical society management with demonstrated ability to lead successful interdisciplinary teams, successful implementation of innovated initiatives and a thorough understanding of the health care issues facing CMS both currently and in the future. 3. Desirable attributes: A. Strong interpersonal skills 1. Team leader and communicator 2. Able to mentor and guide the organization and individuals 3. Forward-looking strategic planning 4. Experience with inter-generational teams 5. Ability to utilize team members of different abilities and experiences in an integrative manner 6. Experience with implicit bias mitigation in team-based work B. Skills in interfacing with other organizations including: 1. External organizations such as insurance plans, the legislative branch, executive branch offices and departments (e.g. BME, CDPHE, HCPF), hospitals, other health care professionals, and lawyers. 2. Internal organizations such as component and specialty societies including: a. Grassroots outreach to each organization. b. Keeping all political views welcome and involved in our activities. C. A skilled negotiator: 1. Artful at getting what CMS wants without alienating other stakeholders. 2. Able to constructively work toward goals with other stakeholders. 3. Honoring CMS’ goal to out-cooperate every other stakeholder. 4. Knowing when cooperation is not in CMS’ best interests. 5. Deep picture thinker; naturally courageous D. Familiar with lobbying skills and practices but will not be the primary lobbyist. 1. The CEO must be a short- and long-term strategist: a. Short-term: Set up strategy to handle current issues. b. Long-term: Anticipate issues in the near term and in the next three to four years, and the ability to strategize to meet the future. E. Understanding and commitment to effective strategic and annual operational planning processes. 1. Understands that the strategic and operational planning process includes opportunities to modify the plan through member participation and emerging opportunities. F. Willing to give this job the time it requires. G. Upholds a process for regularly soliciting meaningful feedback on CMS processes. H. Training: Additional training or experience with 1. Implicit bias 2. Leadership development and mentoring 3. Strategic planning and goal development 4. Communication I. Demonstrated effective leadership 1. Successful team dynamics 2. Successful policy implementation or changes 3. Successful initiatives for progress of an organization Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Application Process: To apply, e-mail resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: Dianna_Fetter@cms.org (e-mail applications are required). CMS is an equal opportunity employer. Resume reviews begin immediately. | 
