Market Conduct Researcher (Functional Program Analyst 3)

Posting number: 2026-06718

Department: Office of the Insurance Commissioner

Division: Company Supervision

Job classification: FUNCTIONAL PROGRAM ANALYST 3

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Legal, Insurance

Summary

This recruitment will remain open until September 11, 2026.The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on August 18, 2026. It is in the applicant’s best interest tosubmitmaterials 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 Market Conduct Researcher (Functional Program Analyst 3) 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 curious, analytical professional who enjoys digging into data, uncovering trends, and turning complex information into meaningful action? Do you have experience in the insurance industry and an interest in how insurance companies operate and serve consumers? If so, this may be the opportunity for you. 

The Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) is seeking a Market Conduct Researcher (Functional Program Analyst 3) to join our Market Conduct Oversight team. In this role, you will help ensure insurance companies doing business in Washington comply with state laws and regulations and that their practices are fair and appropriate for Washington consumers. 

You’ll take on meaningful, complex work that combines insurance expertise, data analysis, regulatory research, critical thinking, and problem-solving. You’ll examine company records and regulatory filings, analyze consumer complaint and market data, identify trends and potential areas of concern, conduct Healthcare Benefit Manager (HCBM) data reviews, and help develop recommendations and regulatory actions. Your work may also contribute to broader market analysis and consumer protection efforts across the state. 

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently while collaborating with regulatory professionals, insurance companies, providers, and other state and federal regulators. You’ll have the opportunity to continually expand your knowledge of insurance regulation, emerging marketplace issues, analytical tools, and best practices while contributing to work that directly supports the OIC’s mission. 

Why you may be a good fit 

You may thrive in this position if you: 

• Bring professional experience in the insurance industry and understand how insurance products, operations, or regulatory requirements intersect with consumer protection. 
• Enjoy researching, analyzing, and connecting the dots across large or complex datasets, documents, filings, and other sources of information. 
• Have a natural curiosity and are comfortable asking questions, investigating potential issues, and following the evidence wherever it leads. 
• Can interpret laws, regulations, policies, and technical information and translate your analysis into clear findings and recommendations. 
• Are comfortable working with data and analytical tools and are interested in using technology to identify trends, outliers, and emerging issues. 
• Can manage detailed work independently, exercise sound judgment, and communicate your findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. 
• Value accuracy, confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity—especially when working with sensitive regulatory information. 
• Enjoy continuous learning and are energized by a role where the issues, data, and regulatory landscape are constantly evolving. 

Experience with regulatory compliance or examinations,