Assistant Contracts Administrator (Contract Specialist 3)

The Assistant Contracts Administrator (Contract Specialist 3) position is within the Operations 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.

• Manage and administer complex contracts, interagency agreements, data sharing agreements, leases, and memorandums for agreement.
• Ensures state (DES/OFM) and agency regulations and guidelines for contracting and procurement are followed, working with the Attorney General's Office as needed.
• Completes annual contracting and IT contracting reports as required by DES.
• Assists with the DES procurement risk assessment.
• Establishes policies and procedures to ensure compliance with contracts, including training other employees on proper contract administration items such as payments and filings.
• Prepare tax and regulatory surcharge billings, analyze insurance premium tax forms and provide assistance to insurance companies.
• Input payroll and insurance data.
• Prepare purchasing documents for approval.

• High school diploma or GED
• Four (4) years of full-time (40 hours per week or equivalent) professional experience within a finance, accounting or payroll office.
• A degree involving major study in public administration, business administration, business law, commerce, economics, mathematics, statistics or closely allied field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation or a foreign equivalent

• 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.

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) seeks a qualified individual for the Assistant Contracts Administrator (Contract Specialist 3) position. This role is within the Operations 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.