Policy and Rules Manager

Description

This recruitment will remain open until July 2, 2026. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on June 9, 2026. It is in the applicant’s best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

The Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) is seeking a strategic and collaborative Policy and Rules Manager to advance our mission of protecting consumers, the public interest, and Washington's economy through fair and efficient regulation of the insurance industry. As a member of the Policy & Legislative Affairs Division leadership team, this position plays a key role in shaping and implementing the agency's legislative, policy, and rule making agenda.

The role reports to the Division Deputy and provides leadership and oversight for the agency's rule making activities, legislative analysis, bill drafting, fiscal notes, and policy development efforts.

• Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave (vacation, sick, etc.) and much more
• Supportive work environment: professional growth and a collaborative atmosphere
• Wellness programs: on-site resources and initiatives for well–being
• Work‑life balance: flexible schedules with telework opportunities
• Public service fulfillment: contributions to a matter of public good
• Training and development: tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and other programs

• Lead and oversee the agency’s rule making program, ensuring administrative rules are developed, reviewed, and adopted in compliance with state law and agency priorities.
• Manage and supervise a team of policy analysts and administrative support staff, providing coaching, mentorship, performance management, and professional development.
• Direct the development and implementation of the agency’s legislative agenda, including bill analysis, legislative proposals, fiscal notes, amendments, testimony, and implementation planning.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on legislative and administrative rule making processes, providing strategic advice and guidance to agency leadership and staff.
• Review and ensure the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of policy analyses, decision memoranda, briefing materials, rule making documents, and legislative products.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, agency managers, legislators, stakeholders, and partner organizations to advance consumer‑focused policy and regulatory initiatives.
• Lead and facilitate internal rule making review processes, including coordinating rule development teams and presenting recommendations to agency leadership.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, identify emerging policy issues, and provide recommendations regarding agency responses and implementation strategies.
• Establish work priorities, assign projects, and oversee workload management to ensure efficient completion of division goals and objectives.
• Promote continuous improvement, internal controls, and quality assurance practices to strengthen policy development, legislative coordination, and administrative processes.
• Support succession planning, knowledge transfer, and workforce development efforts to ensure long‑term organizational effectiveness.
• Represent division leadership in meetings, committees, and agency initiatives and serve as a delegate for the Division Deputy as assigned.

• Eight (8) or more years of professional experience in a business, government, or legislative setting doing public policy research, analysis, or development.
• Intermediate level in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Three (3) years of demonstrated experience supervising professional‑level employees.

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Active member of a state bar association.
• Master’s degree or other advanced degree in law, political science, public health, public policy, or public/business/health‑care administration.
• Three or more years of professional experience drafting legislation or rules.
• Three or more years of professional experience reviewing and interpreting legislation,…