Administrative Assistant

Position: Administrative Assistant 4
This recruitment will remain open until June 26, 2026. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on June 19, 2026. It is in the applicant's best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Make a Difference:
Protect Consumers & Join Our Dynamic Team!

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) seeks a qualified individual for the Administrative Assistant 4 position. This role is within the Company Supervision Division and is based out of our Tumwater 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  

Are you a highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is eager to contribute to work that protects Washington consumers? The Office of the Insurance Commissioner is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant 4 to serve as the principal assistant to the Deputy Commissioner of the Company Supervision Division.

This is more than a traditional administrative support role. We are looking for someone who is curious, resourceful, and motivated to learn about the insurance industry and the important regulatory work that protects consumers and promotes a healthy insurance marketplace. The ideal candidate takes initiative, seeks out answers, anticipates needs, and exercises sound independent judgment while managing a wide range of priorities.

As the Deputy Commissioner's primary administrative partner, you will play a critical role in supporting division leadership and advancing the work of a division responsible for monitoring the financial condition and market activities of insurance companies and other regulated entities operating in Washington. You will coordinate complex projects, manage competing priorities, and serve as a key liaison among executive leadership, division staff, agency partners, and external stakeholders.

Success in this role requires someone who is comfortable navigating ambiguity, learning new systems and technologies, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and operations. You will be trusted to work independently, analyze information, solve problems, and make informed decisions while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, and customer service.

This position also provides supervision and mentorship to administrative staff, leads business process and systems initiatives, and serves as a subject matter expert on operational practices that support the division's critical regulatory work.

If you are energized by public service, interested in the insurance industry, embrace technology, and enjoy taking ownership of your work while supporting executive leadership, we encourage you to apply.

This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of candidates for Administrative Assistant 4 vacancies in the next sixty days.

This is a Washington General Service position. The monthly salary range for this position is $4,542 - $6,107.

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).  

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

* Serve as the principal assistant and trusted advisor to the Deputy Commissioner of the Company Supervision Division, managing complex administrative operations and acting with delegated authority on administrative matters.

* Coordinate executive priorities, calendars, meetings, communications, and special projects to support the division's strategic goals and regulatory responsibilities.

* Research, analyze, and interpret information, policies, laws, and regulations to support executive decision-making and ensure compliance with agency requirements.

* Prepare, review, and coordinate…