All staff employed by the OIC must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Staff precluded from vaccinations due to medical conditions and/or sincerely held religious beliefs will have opportunity to engage with Human Resources to explore reasonable accommodation. Applicants or candidates being considered for employment shall not share their vaccination status with hiring managers or interview panels. Proof of vaccination will be verified on your first day of employment by a member of the Human Resources Department.

We are actively recruiting to fill non-permanent, full-time, benefits eligible Functional Program Analyst 3 positions. We anticipate these appointments to last approximately six months.

AGENCY PROFILE AND VALUES

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR OIC

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  An outstanding benefits package and retirement plans.
• Training and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
• Program for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (if applicable)
• Free parking at our main office in Tumwater.
• A stable funding source that does not rely on the state's general fund.
• The fulfillment of public service.
• Excellent work-life balance.
• Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities.
• Commitment to diversity in the workplace and support one another with respect and trust.
• Free Thurston County Transit public transportation pass for public transportation.

Reporting to the Company Licensing and Compliance Manager, you will independently conduct detailed reviews, analyses of initial, and renewal licensing /registration application filings for Auxiliary Line companies. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Reviews applications to determine whether the companies meet all state requirements for licensure or registration to include, but are not limited to: company experience, corporate structure, financial solvency, business plans/operations and key personnel standards requirements.
• Communicates with auxiliary lines company representatives, attorney, and/or company consultants regarding application deficiencies requiring action, pre-licensing inquires, operational changes and/or compliance deficiencies.
• Responds to licensing/registration inquires and review compliance activities regarding Auxiliary Line entities.
• Reviews, researches, and investigates submissions and notifications of changes. Reviews materials to ensure compliance with regulations specific to the licensee’s/registrations line of authority.
• Completes written recommendation to either approve or disapprove the licensure or registration of the applicant.
• Provides information and guidance to regulated entities, other OIC divisions, other state or federal regulators, and the pubic regarding auxiliary line entities licensing and compliance inquires.

Required Qualifications of this position include:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, business law, or related field. (Degree must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or foreign equivalent.)

Additional experience in the insurance industry or regulatory compliance will substitute year for year for the educational requirement (up to a maximum of four years).

AND

Two (2) years of professional experience in the insurance industry or regulatory compliance field.

AND

Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office - Excel, Outlook and Word.

Basic computer skills with Acrobat Adobe.

Preferred Qualifications of this position include:

Prior insurance regulatory experience with a governmental agency or state authorized insurance company.

How to Apply: Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large green "apply" button at the top of this announcement. If you have not done so previously, you will need to set up an account profile.

Please provide three (3) professional references on your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.

The initial screening will be based on the content and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. All information may be verified and documentation may be required. Applications with comments such as "see attachments" or "see resume" in the supplemental question responses will be considered incomplete.

General suggestions for creating a good application:

• Read the job posting very carefully. Find out as much as you can about the position.
• Make sure you are very diligent in following all the application instructions. Include all requested documentation.
• Make sure your application and supplemental question responses address how you meet each of the required and desired qualifications.
• Carefully read each of the supplemental questions and respond completely to each one. Pay attention to each component of the question, providing examples, and thoroughly describing when and where you achieved the experience. Detail the types of work you performed, the work products, etc., to demonstrate 'how'.
• Specifically include all of your work experiences doing the same or similar work, especially if you reference work in these jobs in describing when/where you gained experience or skills.
• Make sure your application reflects your best writing.

Wage/salary depends on qualifications or state rules of compensation (if currently a state employee).

Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact Phyllis.Gratis@oic.wa.gov

• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• State law (RCW 48.02.090[5]) prohibits employees of the OIC from having any interest, directly or indirectly, in an insurance company other than as a policyholder. This prohibition includes the receipt of renewal commissions. If employment is accepted with this agency, you agree to abide by this state law.
• If a degree or other credentials are listed by the candidate, proof will be required at the finalist stage. Candidates are encouraged to pre-plan for this. University degrees must be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or foreign equivalent.
• If a degree was awarded outside the United States, candidates must provide a credential evaluation report.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• If claiming veteran status, please send your DD 214 to recruitment@oic.wa.gov with FPA 3 in the subject line. Please do not attach the DD 214 to your application materials. Please black out personally identifiable data such as social security numbers.
• The Office of Insurance Commissioner is an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aides and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Please contact the recruiter listed above.
• If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing (log in, password or email issues) or completing your application (error messages), please call toll-free at (855) 524-5627.
• For general questions regarding applying for jobs, contact the recruiter or careershelp@des.wa.gov.