Functional Program Analyst 3 (FPA3)

This recruitment will remain open until February 16, 2026. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on January 23, 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 FPA3 – Provider Contract Analyst position. This role is within the Rates, Forms, and Provider Networks 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

At the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC), we play a vital role in protecting consumers, the public interest, and Washington’s economy by ensuring the insurance marketplace operates fairly, transparently, and in compliance with the law. A key part of that mission is making sure health insurance carriers build and maintain provider networks that give consumers meaningful access to health care services.

The Functional Program Analyst 3 (FPA3) in the Provider Network Oversight Program directly supports this work. Assigned to the Provider Contract Unit within the Rates, Forms, and Provider Networks (RFPN) Division, this position serves as a provider and facility contract analyst responsible for reviewing health care provider contracts and related agreements. Reporting to the Functional Program Analyst 4 Supervisor, the FPA3 performs independent, objective analyses of simple to moderately complex contracts to ensure compliance with Washington insurance laws, federal requirements, and applicable case law.

In this role, you will help ensure that provider contracts are legally compliant, clearly written, and structured in a way that supports stable, accessible provider networks. By identifying compliance issues, documenting objections, and working collaboratively with insurers, providers, and internal partners, the FPA3 helps move contracts efficiently toward approval—supporting timely network development and maintenance across the state.

This position offers an opportunity to apply analytical and critical-thinking skills to real-world regulatory challenges that directly impact access to health care for Washington residents. If you are detail-oriented, enjoy interpreting complex information, and are motivated by public service and consumer protection, this role provides meaningful work with tangible results.

This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of candidates for Functional Program Analyst 3 vacancies in the next sixty days.

This is a Washington General Service position. The monthly salary range for this position is $5,137 - $6,906.

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://www.insurance.wa.gov

Duties

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

• Independently review and analyze health carrier provider and facility contracts, contract amendments, leasing agreements, compensation exhibits, and single case agreements to determine compliance with Washington state insurance laws, federal laws, regulations, and applicable case law.
• Perform objective, unbiased evaluations of simple to moderately complex provider contracting arrangements, interpreting contract language and contractual relationships to assess legal and regulatory compliance.
• Apply relevant RCWs, WACs, federal requirements, and legal precedent to contract reviews and document findings clearly and accurately.
• Identify contract provisions that do not meet regulatory requirements and draft clear, well-supported objections and recommendations outlining how contracts can be brought into compliance.
• Communicate compliance concerns and regulatory requirements to health carriers, providers, attorneys, and third-party filers, and work collaboratively with these parties to resolve issues and reach final disposition on submitted contracts.
• Consult and collaborate with the Functional Program Analyst 4 Supervisor, Program Manager, and other OIC staff regarding contract review issues that may impact network development, network maintenance, or the broader insurance marketplace.
• Conduct research and provide subject matter guidance related to provider contracting requirements to internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate consistent and uniform contract review standards by discussing regulations, case law, and contract provisions with OIC staff and participating in cross-team coordination.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders regarding the status, requirements, and implications of provider contract reviews.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records of contract reviews, analyses, correspondence, and final decisions in accordance with OIC procedures and records retention requirements.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned by the supervisor or Program Manager in support of program goals.

To read more about this position and view all duties, click here to request a position description.

Salary

• $5,137 - $6,906/month

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Six (6) years of professional full-time work experience* in areas such as contract management, drafting and/or review of legal documents; regulatory examinations, regulatory compliance, or health care benefit plan design, distribution, or administration.

Academic Degree Equivalency Chart

Degree	Years of Relevant Experience Equivalency
Associate’s Degree	2 years of experience
Bachelor’s Degree	4 years of experience
Master’s Degree	5 years of experience

*A degree in public administration, business administration, law/legal studies, finance or related 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 may be substituted for relevant experience. Proof of degree may be required prior to employment. If a degree was awarded outside of the United States, candidates must provide a credential evaluation report.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Experience using the System for Electronic Rate and Form Filing (SERFF) software program.
• Intermediate-level skills in Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Working toward or having an industry specific designation such as Fellow Life Management Institute (FLMI) or Health Insurance Associate (HIA) or similar.
• Experience drafting, analyzing, researching, or applying the provisions of health or disability products or provider contracting rules or laws

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Other Information

Supplemental Information:

• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Wage/salary depends on qualifications or state rules of compensation (if currently a state employee).
• 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.
• 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 FPA3_2026-00454 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, does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at Recruitment@oic.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.
• 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.
• Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact us at recruitment@oic.wa.gov.

Benefits

More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026