Policy Analyst or Senior Policy Analyst (Property & Casualty

Policy Analyst Or Senior Policy Analyst
- Property And Casualty

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) seeks a qualified individual for the Policy Analyst or Senior Policy Analyst
- Property and Casualty position. This role is within the Policy and Legislative Affairs Division and is based out of our Capitol Campus (Olympia) Office.

We are an employer of choice! Here's why:

• Meaningful work:
  Ensure a healthy insurance market & protect Washington consumers.
• Impactful career:
  Make a daily difference in the lives of countless Washingtonians.
• Small agency, big opportunities:
  Gain a holistic understanding of our mission and build strong relationships with colleagues.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion: OIC is committed to ensuring that all employees enjoy a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment - by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, and attributes.

About the Position

The Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) is seeking a Policy Analyst/Senior Policy Analyst – Property & Casualty to join the Policy & Legislative Affairs Division. This position plays a critical role in advancing the agency's mission to protect consumers, the public interest, and Washington's economy through fair and effective regulation of the insurance industry.

As the agency's policy expert on property and casualty insurance, you will research, analyze, and evaluate complex insurance, regulatory, and legislative issues that inform agency policy and support the Commissioner's legislative agenda. Working independently within a collaborative team of policy professionals, you will develop policy recommendations, draft legislation and administrative rules, prepare executive-level analyses and briefing materials, and provide strategic guidance on issues affecting consumers, the insurance industry, and other interested parties.

This position requires the ability to synthesize complex information, exercise sound judgment, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences. You will collaborate with agency leadership, subject matter experts, legislators, industry representatives, consumer advocates, and other government partners to develop practical, well-reasoned policy solutions and facilitate informed decision-making.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with exceptional analytical, research, and communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced policy environment. This is an outstanding opportunity to influence public policy, lead meaningful regulatory initiatives, and contribute to work that has a lasting impact on Washington's insurance marketplace and the people it serves.

This is a Civil Service Exempt position. The salary range for this position is listed below:

At the Policy Analyst level: $90,000- $105,000 At the Senior Policy Analyst level: $110,000- $130,000

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:

• Serve as the agency's subject matter expert on property and casualty insurance laws, regulations, and emerging policy issues.
• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis of complex insurance, legislative, regulatory, and public policy issues to support executive decision-making.
• Develop and present clear, well-supported policy recommendations, decision memoranda, briefing materials, reports, and presentations for agency leadership.
• Lead and coordinate…