What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiscal Analyst 5 position at State of Washington?
This recruitment has been extended and will remain open until August 10, 2026. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on July 20, 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 Fiscal Analyst 5 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.
- 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), our mission is simple but impactful: to protect consumers, the public interest, and our state's economy through fair and efficient regulation of the insurance industry. Our Fiscal Unit plays a vital role in fulfilling that mission by ensuring the agency's financial operations are accurate, transparent, and positioned to support sound decision-making. As our Fiscal Analyst 5, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, helping guide strategic financial initiatives while leading a talented team committed to operational excellence.
This is more than a fiscal management position—it's an opportunity to influence agency-wide decisions, lead complex financial projects, and help shape the future of state government. You'll oversee critical fiscal functions including accounting, procurement, contracts, records management, and cash receipts while driving continuous process improvement and supporting major enterprise initiatives such as the statewide OneWA implementation. Your expertise will help ensure compliance, strengthen internal controls, and deliver innovative solutions that improve how our agency serves Washingtonians.
We're looking for a collaborative and adaptable leader who enjoys solving complex problems, thrives in a dynamic environment, and has an exceptional eye for detail. The ideal candidate is thorough, analytical, and proactive, with the ability to balance day-to-day operational oversight while leading long-term strategic initiatives. If you're passionate about developing high-performing teams, building strong partnerships across an organization, and making a meaningful impact through public service, we'd love to hear from you.
This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of candidates for Fiscal Analyst 5 vacancies in the next sixty days.
This is a Washington General Service position. The monthly salary range for this position is $6,075 - $8,172.
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
The duties of the position include but are not limited to:
- Provide strategic fiscal leadership as the principal assistant to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
- Supervise and mentor a team of fiscal professionals responsible for accounting, procurement, contracts, cash receipts, and records management.
- Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the State Administrative & Accounting Manual (SAAM), and applicable state laws, policies, and regulations.
- Lead agency-wide financial planning, policy development, and process improvement initiatives to strengthen operational effectiveness and internal controls.
- Oversee the agency's expenditure, procurement, contracting, and records retention functions while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
- Serve as a key leader for enterprise-wide financial system initiatives, including the statewide OneWA implementation and agency financial system enhancements.
- Analyze complex fiscal issues, develop innovative solutions, and provide recommendations to executive leadership on financial and operational matters.
- Coordinate cross-functional projects by partnering with internal divisions, statewide agencies, and external stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
- Prepare and review budget reports, fiscal analyses, revenue projections, fiscal notes, grant applications, and other executive-level financial documents.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service while developing and supporting a high-performing fiscal team
Contact Us: For inquiries about this position and its full duties, please contact us at Recruitment@oic.wa.gov and add the requisition number (e.g., 2026-05748) and the job name to the subject line of your email.
Required Qualifications:
Eight (8) years of relevant professional accounting experience* to include accounts payable and receivable, travel expense and reimbursement, grant or contractual reviews, budget preparation and allotment, revenue and expenditures, analyzing complex financial data and other Fiscal related functions.
AND
Successful completion of 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting. Professional experience may not substitute for the credit hours.
AND
- Three years of supervisory experience in a professional Fiscal related department to include responsibility for recruiting and selection, performance management and staff professional development. Supervisory experience may be gained at the same time as professional experience.
- Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills; able to create, save, preview and print a basic document worksheet, and email; edit and change appearance of selected text, format paragraphs; use page setup and auto-correct.
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 | 6 years of experience |
*A degree in a financial 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. Certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant can be substituted year for year for professional experience.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
- Formal project management training and/or certification.
- Experience implementing enterprise-wide initiatives in a government setting.
- Experience soliciting, developing, and implementing process improvement strategies.
- Experience using project management software to include tools such as flow charting, project tracking, mapping and/or visual design.
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Submit your application today and take the first step towards a rewarding career at the OIC!
Cover Letter: Required
Resume: Required
Transcripts: Required- 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 FA5_2026-05748 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.
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- Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact us at recruitment@oic.wa.gov.
Salary : $6,075 - $8,172