Regulatory Manager

Job Category: Regulatory, Compliance, Contracts

Requisition Number: REGUL
001427

• Posted :
  February 10, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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Spokane
611 N. Iron Bridge Way
Suite 200
Spokane, WA 99202, USA

Colville
720 South Washington Street
Colville, WA 99114, USA

Seattle
400 Fairview Ave N
Suite 800
Seattle, WA 98109, USA

Are you passionate about navigating the complexities of regulatory compliance and excited by the opportunity to lead regulatory components of our standard portfolio of products, and regulatory processes for individual and group dental and ancillary products? In this role, you will manage our product and portfolio templates including oversight of their regulatory filings, Appeals, Complaints, and related operational projects. You will drive process improvements and lead a team to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant filings with the OIC, along with effective Appeals and Complaints resolution within established deadlines.

Additionally, you’ll support the business in regulatory matters and ensure that filings and processes meet compliance standards and business needs.

At Delta Dental of Washington our vision is that all people can enjoy good oral and overall health, with no one left behind. We succeed because of a shared commitment to a set of values that guide everything we do – for our customers, for our communities, and for each other. We are Accountable. We lean in with Courage. We stay Curious.

We are Inclusive. We act with Integrity.

We offer a highly competitive medical, dental and vision plans as well offering a generous 401k match and all employees start accruing vacation and sick time from their very first day. We empower employee development through our tuition reimbursement plan, professional development plans, and employee-led communities.

The pay range for this position in Western Washington varies between $81,900 – $116,550, and for Eastern Washington varies between $71,411 - $101,623. Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, and Tri Forza intends to offer the selected candidate a base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. Base pay will also be adjusted based on the candidate's geographic location.

Essential Responsibilities include the following: The list of responsibilities listed is not intended to be comprehensive. Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, and Tri Forza reserve the right to change the responsibilities at any time with or without notice.

• Build, mentor, and develop a dedicated team by providing strategic direction and opportunities for employee development, fostering teamwork, and accountability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to understand needs and support departmental and corporate projects that improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall effectiveness.
• Represent department in project discussions, and cross-functional work groups, contributing insights to enhance organizational compliance, efficiency, and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with the Director of Regulatory Operations to assess and address staffing requirements, ensuring alignment with operational goals and strategic priorities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners and regulators on regulatory, and compliance matters.

• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, managing complex inquiries, engaging proactively, and advocating for favorable outcomes.
• Lead strategic oversight of standard portfolio filings with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC), ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory guidelines and proactively addressing compliance risks.
• Engage proactively with legal counsel to navigate complex regulatory and compliance issues, driving strategic alignment with legal requirements, mitigating organizational risk, and supporting key business initiatives with informed, high-impact decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Product, Sales, Legal, and Operations) to integrate regulatory requirements into product design, ensuring compliance from ideation through launch.
• Conduct thorough research to identify, interpret, and stay current with relevant regulatory requirements, policies, and industry standards.
• Analyze complex regulatory information to assess impacts on organizational operations, projects, or decisions.
• Develop and implement regulatory policies and strategies to ensure timely and appropriate filings, clear and appropriate communication with members, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders, and compliance with regulations to mitigate risk.
• Partner across the organization to align regulatory processes with broader business goals, ensuring consistency and strategic integration across departments. Act as a liaison for regulatory communications with DDWA stakeholders, plan administrators, and vendors.
• Implement and…