FPA– Provider Contract Analyst

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The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) seeks a qualified individual for the FPA3 – Provider Contract Analyst position. This role is within the Rates, Forms, and Provider Networks Division and is based out of our Tumwater Office.

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  Make a daily difference in the lives of countless Washingtonians.
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  Gain a holistic understanding of our mission and build strong relationships with colleagues.
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At the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC), we play a vital role in protecting consumers, the public interest, and Washington's economy by ensuring the insurance marketplace operates fairly, transparently, and in compliance with the law. A key part of that mission is making sure health insurance carriers build and maintain provider networks that give consumers meaningful access to health care services.

The Functional Program Analyst 3 (FPA3) in the Provider Network Oversight Program directly supports this work. Assigned to the Provider Contract Unit within the Rates, Forms, and Provider Networks (RFPN) Division, this position serves as a provider and facility contract analyst responsible for reviewing health care provider contracts and related agreements. Reporting to the Functional Program Analyst 4 Supervisor, the FPA3 performs independent, objective analyses of simple to moderately complex contracts to ensure compliance with Washington insurance laws, federal requirements, and applicable case law.

In this role, you will help ensure that provider contracts are legally compliant, clearly written, and structured in a way that supports stable, accessible provider networks. By identifying compliance issues, documenting objections, and working collaboratively with insurers, providers, and internal partners, the FPA3 helps move contracts efficiently toward approval—supporting timely network development and maintenance across the state.

This position offers an opportunity to apply analytical and critical-thinking skills to real-world regulatory challenges that directly impact access to health care for Washington residents. If you are detail-oriented, enjoy interpreting complex information, and are motivated by public service and consumer protection, this role provides meaningful work with tangible results.

This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of candidates for Functional Program Analyst 3 vacancies in the next sixty days.

This is a Washington General Service position. The monthly salary range for this position is $5,137 - $6,906.

Benefits & Perks:

• Comprehensive benefits package:
  Health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave (vacation, sick, etc.) and much more!
• Supportive work environment:
  We value diversity, professional growth, and collaborative atmosphere.
• Wellness programs:
  Invest in your well-being with on-site resources and initiatives.
• Work-life balance:
  Flexible schedules with telework opportunities.
• Public service fulfillment:
  Contribute to a cause that matters and feel the satisfaction of serving the public good.
• Training & Development:
  Continuously learn and grow with tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and other programs.
• Free parking (Tumwater) & Public transportation pass (Thurston County):
  Save on commuting costs.
• And more! Explore our website for additional benefits: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

The duties of the position include but are not limited to:

• Independently review and analyze health carrier provider and facility contracts, contract amendments, leasing agreements, compensation exhibits, and single case agreements to determine compliance with Washington state insurance laws, federal laws, regulations, and applicable case law.
• Perform objective, unbiased evaluations of simple to moderately complex provider contracting arrangements, interpreting contract language and contractual relationships to assess legal and regulatory compliance.
• Apply relevant RCWs, WACs, federal requirements, and legal precedent to contract reviews and document findings clearly and accurately.
• Identify contract provisions that do not meet regulatory requirements and draft clear, well-supported objections and recommendations outlining how contracts can be brought into compliance.
• Communicate compliance concerns and regulatory requirements to health carriers, providers, attorneys, and third-party filers, and work collaboratively with these parties to resolve issues and reach final disposition on submitted contracts.
• Consult and collaborate with the Functional Program Analyst 4 Supervisor, Program Manager, and other OIC staff…