Chief Operating Officer

American Medical Informatics Association - Washington, DC

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Washington, DC

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) at AMIA is responsible for leading strategic planning, operational management, product development, and revenue expansion. This role involves managing a team across various functions, ensuring operational efficiency, and translating strategy into actionable steps for growth. The COO will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership to implement organization-wide systems and financial management, while also being a champion for the strategic plan and annual operating plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management guidance aligned with AMIA's mission and core values.
• Drive AMIA to achieve and surpass financial goals including key performance indicators.
• Spearhead the development, communication, and implementation of effective growth strategies and efficient processes.
• Collaborate with staff to develop and implement plans for operational infrastructure designed to accommodate growth objectives.
• Direct short-term and long-range planning and budget development to support strategic goals.
• Support personnel actions by ensuring all HR and related functions are properly performed.
• Translate complex financial concepts and goals to individuals at all levels.
• Ensure legal protection of the organization by maintaining compliance with applicable laws and policies.

Requirements

• College degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Thorough understanding of member-focused non-profit organizations.
• 7+ years of progressive experience directing operations and programs for a service-driven membership organization.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite required.
• Experience with AMS or CMS software, Sage Financial Software, Fonteva, Salesforce.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in mentoring, coaching, and development of teams.
• High degree of awareness of the value, purpose, culture, and mission of not-for-profit organizations.
• Experience in managing outside vendor interactions.

Benefits

• Fully remote position.
• Opportunity to lead a high-performing team.
• Engagement in strategic planning and operational management.